GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an experienced Designer 3 to be part of our Systems Planning Corporation (SPC) a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants Inc. The Designer 3 will be involved with all aspects of CAD for support of civil engineering projects for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector.
Required skills include CAD critical thinking problem-solving organization and team focus. The successful candidate may be able to work from any GAI office. The designer will work with a team of other designers to provide drawings permits and construction packages to energy clients.
Job Duties:
- Prepare detailed design drawings and work with engineering and other CAD staff to complete jobs.
- Create new drawings from templates orfrom scratch with title blocks and border drawing blocks.
- Create and modify drawing blocks borders and title blocks
- Provide direction for compiling collatingassembling and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages.
- Advanced use of scaling with model and paper space.
- Ability to use style and formatting in CAD software.
- Advanced knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package.
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D including the creation of Surfaces GradingVolumes Corridors Assemblies and Profiles.
- Advanced knowledge ofTransoftAuto TURNextension for AutoCAD
- Assist CAD technicians and CAD operators in the development of their skills.
- Ensure drawings meet Client Standards
- BIM experience preferred.
General Characteristics
- Advanced level of skills. Strives to become proficient in aspects of the software. Seeks toadvance his or her knowledge of design development. Stays current on software updates and advises based on technical changes. Promotes and instructs others onadvancestechniques and new methods
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
- Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School orequivalent experience
Technical Responsibilities
- Performs and guides others ondeliverables withfocus on adherence toCADstandards software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses
Project and Task Management
- Responsible for personal task management and adherence todeadlines and scope
Management Responsibility
- Focuses a significant effort tomentoring lower-level CAD Operators. Provides solutions tounique problems. Identifies deficiencies and supplies recommendations.
- Given general instructions andworks independently with minimal supervision. Receives general review ofproject work
Communication Skills
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Able to effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff. Interacts closely andeffectively with Project Team. Interacts and advises atregular project meetings
Why GAI
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of acollaborativeteam thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.