Civil / CAD Designer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking a Civil / CAD Designer to support our engineering and consulting practice in Providence, Rhode Island. This position resides within our Data, Analytics and Visualization group, which are involved in a variety of private and public sector projects. Typical projects include site development, grading, storm water management, landfill engineering, sub-surface profiles, 3D terrain modeling, environmental data management and presentation, field survey data management and reduction, and preparing field stakeout files for GPS and total station survey equipment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who possesses the ability to multi-task, work with a team of diverse scientists and engineers, adhere to project deadlines, and demonstrates a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing complete plan sets from marked-up plans and/or verbal instruction within a project team.
• Providing engineering support in the form of cut-fill estimates, volume calculations, watershed analysis, and site grading using Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Preparing detailed and accurate documentation and data analysis.
• Performing technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers.

• GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Design or Technical/Vocational certification.
• 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Professional attitude and self-motivation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction, work both independently and in teams.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and some evenings and weekends as warranted by project demands.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Solid understanding of trigonometry and geometry
• Experience with ArcMap/GIS and/or MicroStation is desired but not required.

About GZA:

• Supports continued professional development and enrichment.
• Exciting work environment.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.