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Colliers Engineering & Design CADD Designer in Charlotte, North Carolina
Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a CADD Designer to work closely with engineers to perform high level design work in addition to drafting and project related tasks on assigned projects. The CADD Designer will transform designs into CADD produced drawings using appropriate software.
Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.
Responsibilities
Set up and detail plans by analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
Work from sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays and isometric drawings including digital terrain models and surfaces.
Calculate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates.
Perform high level design computations, earthwork calculations and prepare complete construction plans.
Determine and calculate stormwater drainage areas and steep slope areas.
Prepare concept layout plans.
Perform grading, utility, stormwater and soil erosion/sediment control design.
Conform to the company’s standard CADD procedures for layering, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
Work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.
Coordinate details and dimensions between drawing sheets.
Prepare project exhibits.
Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree or a Certificate from a technical school.
5+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
Experience with AutoCAD & OpenRoads is desired.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.