CAD Designer II, Land Development / Public Works

CAD Designer II, Land Development / Public Works

Halff Associates has an opening for a Land Development/Public Works Civil CAD Designer in our Tavares, FL office.

This position is responsible in providing support in the advancement of Halff's technical abilities for land development / Public Works and related discipline planning and design projects.

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What you will do:

• Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials, recognized industry standards, and construction practices.
• Recommends and implements design changes to resolve field problems and may require field verification work
• Work independently to create base maps, drawings and designs for land development projects, including: Drawing setup for preliminary and construction plan sets, including sheet layout, setup of both model space and paper space, manage xrefs, incorporate redlines and design provided by the Project Manager
• Create preliminary and construction plan sets, including; horizontal control, grading and drainage, erosion control plans, utility and roadway profiles and cross-sections, topographic maps and design details and notes
• Responsible for assisting with engineering projects that may include, but are not limited to: roadway, highway, airport, utility, land development, landfill and site development
• Adhere to project deadlines and keep supervising staff informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments
• Execute and adhere to quality assurance requirements
• Assist in training and supervision of CAD and graphics personnel
• Assist in maintaining CAD standards
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of graphics and CAD engineering plans
• Maintain technical knowledge with regard to computers, software, and design techniques
• Learn and adapt to new programs and adjust to changes in product and client demands
• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
• Effectively communicate with others, complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important

What you will need:

• Minimum of 2+ years progressive CAD design experience in the civil engineering field
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD (Civil3D), and other related design software applications required, GIS considered a plus
• Knowledge of municipal and state design standards and codes, including ADA compliance design standards
• Thorough knowledge and accurate use of civil drafting techniques, computer operations, and civil engineering practices
• Knowledge of the terminology, techniques and practices used in various types of construction relating to land development including the ability to develop, read, and interpret engineering plans and specifications

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Florida. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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