Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Civil Designer

Dashiell Corporation · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$75k–$150k/yrFull-time

Primary Function

The Civil Designer will perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under close supervision. Drafting will comprise a large portion of job responsibility. Thorough knowledge of CAD will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards with some supervision
  • Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
  • Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks
  • Learn and properly use the document management system
  • Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
  • Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

  • Associates degree in drafting & Design is required
  • Extensive experience in drafting disciplines with a background in civil / structural or transmission design is strongly preferred
  • Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required
  • Experience with Microstation or PLS-CADD is a plus
  • Possess skills in the following areas:
    • Civil drafting experience for structural substation and transmission line projects is preferred
    • Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software
    • Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry
    • Extensive knowledge of various CADD programs
    • Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation
    • Basic oral and written communications
    • Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
    • Working in a team environment
    • Communicating effectively with co-workers

Compensation

$75,000 - $150,000 yearly

Benefits

  • PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional benefits and wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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