Job title: Civil Designer III – Austin, TX
Company: Bowman Consulting
Job description: Short Description:Bowman has an opportunity for a Designer III to join our team in Austin, TX.At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Overview:Responsible for the design phases related to projects for the land development industry. Design work includes site, grading, utility, on-site and municipal wastewater systems, storm water systems, road work, flood studies/mitigation, and state and local permitting. Responsibilities:Leadership and Direction
- Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
- Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.
- Assist in mentoring junior designers and CAD technicians on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
At the Operational and Company Level
- Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in design work.
- Work collaboratively with multidiscipline design team.
- Interact with regulatory agencies and clients.
Do the Work
- Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
- Prepare and review drawings to communicate engineering or architectural ideas.
- Create and document concepts, sketches, models, layouts, submittals, instructions, and complete production packages.
- Perform design calculations, prepare material and equipment specifications, and provide sketches and notes for drawings.
- Perform moderate design tasks and prepare portions of project documents.
- Work independently and collaboratively on planning, design, and/or research on conventional civil engineering projects.
- Evaluate, analyze, interpret, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for civil engineering projects.
- Assist in determining project schedule and budget.
- Prepare permit applications and construction documents; prepare and perform QA/QC of construction documents, technical specifications, and opinions of probable construction costs.
- Identify and resolve incomplete or conflicting design inputs.
- Independently resolve problems encountered by selecting and interpreting information from various engineering resources.
Success Metrics and Competencies:
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders as well as external clients.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, to include working effectively with government officials, clients, and staff members.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
- Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet client deadlines.
- Ability to apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture or similar discipline preferred.
- Five to seven (5-7) years of relevant industry-related experience and proficiency in detail design work within the land/site development industry.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
#LI-BJ1 Job Description Disclaimer: Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Expected salary:
Location: Austin, TX
Job date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:09:20 GMT
