Designer
GCW Engineering, Inc.
- Las Vegas, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
Department: Varies (See Below)
Reports To: Supervising EngineerSummaryDepending on area of specialization, and under supervision: designs electrical components and/or systems; designs drainage, grading, utilities and improvement plans; or designs structures such as buildings, roads and bridges. Work closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.Essential Responsibilities
- Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects as directed.
- Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific design projects.
- Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
- Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
- Assists CAD technicians to supervise ongoing project related work and teach new skills.
- Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
- Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
- Maintains a high level of quality control.
- Must be proficient in Civil 3D
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management
- Residential
- Multi-Family
- Master planned communities
- Commercial/Retail/Industrial
- Parks
- Schools
- Prepare improvement plans for bridges, buildings, retaining walls
- Prepare improvement plans for flood control structures, detention basin infrastructure, junction structures, water reservoirs and pump stations
- Detention Basin design
- FEMA flood zone mapping
- Channel and drainage infrastructure design
- Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities)
- Prepare improvement plans for reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer lift stations
- Prepare improvement plans for major utility infrastructure
- Traffic Signal Design
- Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
- Arterial and Freeway Lighting
- Signing and Striping
- ADA and accessibility design review
- Cost estimates and quantity take-offs
- Advanced CAD design including Grading, Corridors, Pipe Networks, Profiles and Super elevations
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