Construction Designer, Transportation - Salem

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in project development activities prior to contracts being awarded.
• Review pre-award contract documentation for completeness and accuracy; provide review comments to the appropriate person for action and follow up to make sure the comments are addressed.
• Read and understand contract documents prior to the start of the work.
• During the work, interpret the contract documents, anticipate potential problems, propose potential solutions, and work with others in their resolution.
• Utilize state-of-the-art computer drafting tools and have a high level of competency to use design software such as MicroStation, Open Roads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Translate mark-ups into drawings, check and plot drawings, correctly label final working drawings, calculate and update project quantities, and update contract drawings and specifications.
• Develop design plans, cost estimates, and specifications for bid packages.
• Perform design-related tasks under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer (PE), or under their PE license using standard guidelines and criteria such as AASHTO and others.
• Set up and maintain standard drawing files and adhere to company drafting standards as applicable to each project.
• Obtain work assignments of specific design elements from Project Manager with an allocated budget.
• Set up directories and work within file-sharing software such as ProjectWise.
• Prepare and check design files and stakeout information for completeness and accuracy in preparation to hand over to construction surveyors during construction.
• Calculate earthwork quantities based on digital terrain models (DTM) and design models using design software and evaluate survey confidence points based on DTM and design model data.
• Inspect and monitor construction work to assure that the Materials furnished and the Work performed are in close conformance to the Plans and Specifications.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Aceessory degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in drafting software applications such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with heavy emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Physically able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clear motor vehicle report.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering.
• Oregon Professional (PE).
• 2+ years of construction inspection or survey experience.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Inroads.
• ODOT or ODOT local agency project experience.