Designer I - Civil

SUMMARY  

Mortenson Engineering Services is currently seeking a Designer I – Civil that will be responsible for the drawing preparation, drafting, and design engineering for Civil Grading and Storm Water Management projects and others as requested. This role will work closely with other engineering, design, estimating, and construction team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide CADD/Designer support for proposals, estimating, procurement, construction and design change scoping packages in support of the engineering process
• Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering drawings and deliverables for electric substation projects with engineering oversight
• Maintain a variety of related records, databases and reports
• Provide technical drafting support in the creation of construction drawing sets
• Provide direction and guidance to other drafters and designers
• Effectively plan, organize, schedule and monitor work activities
• Thoroughly and accurately develop correspondence, documentation and sketches
• Conduct project detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
• Learn and follow company and client drawing standards and procedures
• Prepare design packages by developing the design requirements with the engineer and coordinating integration of other design groups input into the final documents

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associates or Bachelor technical degree in Engineering Technology, civil engineering, or related field

• Associate degree in CADD preferred

• Minimum six years related work experience with two years’ experience as a practicing designer/technician

• Experience in the T&D industry

• Advanced understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies

• Knowledge of business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

• Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: 

• Required Knowledge: AutoCAD Civil 3D including Civil 3D Grading tools, pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces, and plan & profile development

• Familiarity: AutoLISP/CAD automation, AutoCAD Vault, PVcase, Google Earth, ArcGIS/GIS, MicroStation, Revit, Geopak, InRoads

• Proficient in the use of computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office

• Proficient in CADD theories and principles

• Ability to perform basic designer assignments independently and handle multiple projects with shifting priorities

• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

• Ability to travel up to 10%

The base pay range for this role is $39.62 / hr. - $53.51 / hr. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.   

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and con