Job Title: Civil/Structural Designer I (Associate Designer)

SUMMARY

Performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic drafting techniques, procedures, and knowledge of certain industry standards under close supervision. Assignments are designed to further develop  the incumbent’s job knowledge and abilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develops under close supervision, CADD drawings from design sketches or catalog information.

· Demonstrates a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities, and implemented in work designed.

· Marks up works in progress for others to draft (or CADD).

· Prepares simple engineering and constructions drawing from scratch, sketches or verbal instruction, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques, under the guidance of project engineer and/or department manager.

· Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, compiling Bills of Material, etc.

· May utilize information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc.

· Field notes are neatly arranged, accurate and complete.

· Sketches are readable by anyone and include all pertinent dimensions, notes and job number.

· All material is signed and dated with job number.

· Uses time efficiently.

· Keeps supervisor informed of progress.

· Quality assurance for personal work assignments.

· Supports field assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent with basic drafting technology from a technical school or other applicable program with a minimum of five years of technical work experience. As an alternative, a minimum of two years of education in an associate or bachelor degree program for the relevant discipline
and three years of experience in that discipline.

Surveying knowledge and/or experience a plus.

Microstation SE/V8 and AutoCAD.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer