Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Designer (AutoCAD Plant 3D) in our Waterloo, Ontario office. The position will perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of water and wastewater engineering design projects including developing mechanical layouts, piping and equipment plans, and details for water and wastewater engineering projects. Projects also include mechanical drawing systems and opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards;
• Perform the design and drafting of mechanical and piping plant models;
• Development of 3D plant models in an integrated CAD environment;
• Prepare general arrangement drawings of piping and plant layouts from the 3D model;
• Generate piping isometric drawings from the 3D model as required by the project;
• Work with process engineers to prepare project deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID);
• Provide material quantity take offs from design drawings to allow for estimating;
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to develop the approach to completing a project drawing set;
• Manage the production of drawing sets from initial creation, through markup and modification based on overall design;
• Participate in the CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company; and
• Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality.

• Associate’s degree in Drafting and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a professional civil engineering setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
• Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years. (preferred)
• Experience developing and working with on mechanical equipment and piping projects in a 3D environment. (required)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
• Understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
• Proficiency in the latest releases of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D (required)
• Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals such as geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical engineering design situations. (required)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team. (required)
• Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
• Ability to effectively present information to project team and clients. (required)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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