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CAD Designer (Pipelines)

Gft

The Role

Overview

Design and draft pipeline and utility systems for water/wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • field work
  • multi-discipline
  • volume calculations
  • budget management
  • design drawings
  • client interaction

Tasks

-Perform field work as required including traveling to site to collect measurements and data. -Working with other subject areas on multi-discipline projects including architectural, structural, and electrical. -Working closely with staff engineers and other designers. -Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, force mains, storm/sanitary sewer pipelines and water distributions. -Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget. -Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details. -Work closing with clients to determine needs.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • construction drawings
  • associate degree
  • 3-10 yrs
  • ms office

What You Bring

-Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) -Knowledge of construction drawings. -Project experience with site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design. -Associate’s degree in civil or mechanical Design/Drafting program. -3-10 years of related experience -Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Benefits

-Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

The Company

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

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