CAD Design Specialist
For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, civil engineering firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people.
It takes a strong collaboration between our recruiting team and our hiring managers to find the right talent at the right time.
DOWL's foundation is built on four core values:
Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration.
These values are rooted in everything we do.
As a valued partner on our Transportation team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!SummaryThe CAD Design Specialist is responsible for performing moderately complex design services using CAD software for a variety of multi-faceted civil engineering projects and disciplines.
The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, have a desire to learn new design concepts, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.
A Design Specialist 2 should demonstrate full proficiency with drafting fundamentals and be able to efficiently apply 2D and 3D design concepts.
This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.
Job Responsibilities and DutiesTo be successful in this position, 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.
Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Proficient Market Sector Software (e.
g.
, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit, ArcGIS) - Proficient (If applicable) Other market sector task-specific software programs as applicable - Developing (if applicable) Technical Expertise Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities Mentors others on technical tasks and skills Performs technical checking of moderately complex deliverables TeamworkTeam player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments.
Independent thinker.
Provides clear communication and direction to others and takes responsibility for their results.
Project DeliveryProduces the following under limited direction/oversight from a licensed engineer and oversees others with less
Experience:
Technical reports and memos Project specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Technical approach content for proposals Understanding Budget and ScheduleStrong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
Mentors others on above.
Industry Standards and Regulations Interprets, selects, and employs market sector-specific and client-specific design standards and codes, as applicable, with advanced skill Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes Understands limitations of design codes Client InteractionFrequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
Leads client project meetings.
Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
OtherOther duties as assigned.
Level of Work/AccountabilityPerforms advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
Operates with a high level of autonomy.
Reviews the work of others.
May perform some assistant project management tasks.
Provides technical guidance on proposals.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred Years of experience required:
6 years Years of experience required with advanced degree:
5 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Design-specific certifications preferred Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Geographic location is taken into consideration for compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills 3d Model Arc Gis (Gis Software) Auto Cad Autodesk Revit Cad Calculations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
It takes a strong collaboration between our recruiting team and our hiring managers to find the right talent at the right time.
DOWL's foundation is built on four core values:
Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration.
These values are rooted in everything we do.
As a valued partner on our Transportation team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!SummaryThe CAD Design Specialist is responsible for performing moderately complex design services using CAD software for a variety of multi-faceted civil engineering projects and disciplines.
The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, have a desire to learn new design concepts, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.
A Design Specialist 2 should demonstrate full proficiency with drafting fundamentals and be able to efficiently apply 2D and 3D design concepts.
This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.
Job Responsibilities and DutiesTo be successful in this position, 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.
Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Proficient Market Sector Software (e.
g.
, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit, ArcGIS) - Proficient (If applicable) Other market sector task-specific software programs as applicable - Developing (if applicable) Technical Expertise Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities Mentors others on technical tasks and skills Performs technical checking of moderately complex deliverables TeamworkTeam player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments.
Independent thinker.
Provides clear communication and direction to others and takes responsibility for their results.
Project DeliveryProduces the following under limited direction/oversight from a licensed engineer and oversees others with less
Experience:
Technical reports and memos Project specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Technical approach content for proposals Understanding Budget and ScheduleStrong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
Mentors others on above.
Industry Standards and Regulations Interprets, selects, and employs market sector-specific and client-specific design standards and codes, as applicable, with advanced skill Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes Understands limitations of design codes Client InteractionFrequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
Leads client project meetings.
Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
OtherOther duties as assigned.
Level of Work/AccountabilityPerforms advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
Operates with a high level of autonomy.
Reviews the work of others.
May perform some assistant project management tasks.
Provides technical guidance on proposals.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred Years of experience required:
6 years Years of experience required with advanced degree:
5 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Design-specific certifications preferred Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Geographic location is taken into consideration for compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills 3d Model Arc Gis (Gis Software) Auto Cad Autodesk Revit Cad Calculations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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