Designer IV - Civil/Structural

About the role

This is the fourth level of the Designer classification. Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and provide leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
• Produce thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, drawings and sketches
• Continuous improvement of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

• 8 or more years' experience and Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 10 or more years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 15 or more years equivalent experience with no degree
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience in the utility industry
• Strong AutoCAD structural design experience including:
  • Design and detail steel and rebar
  • Create steel fabrication drawings
  • Design and detail foundations and drilled piers
  • Creating 3D models and Autodesk Inventor experience preferred

Skills

• Strong AutoCAD structural design experience including:
  • Design and detail steel and rebar
  • Create steel fabrication drawings
  • Design and detail foundations and drilled piers
  • Creating 3D models and Autodesk Inventor experience preferred
• Self-motivated
• Work independently
• Team-oriented
• Customer oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members

Qualifications

• Skilled in principles of project management