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Form of workTower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Designer in our Meridian, ID office. As a Designer, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.
CAD Designer/Draft & Design (Telecommunications) Responsibilities:
● Work directly with project engineers to develop construction drawings for utility projects
● Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings
● Research and obtain standards/codes required by clients and Jurisdictions and ensure drawings comply
● Research and obtain local land base & existing utility as-built shapefiles for import
● Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and quality
● Organize/maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
● Create permit drawings, utility schematics and as-built drawings
● Submit encroachment and specialty permits (city, county, state, local municipalities, CSX, NSRR, etc.)
● Input as-built information into client specific records/mapping systems
● Adhere to task level budgets and project schedules
● Periodically make trips to the project location to collect necessary information for design drawings
● May be required to perform other duties as assigned by manager
CAD Designer/Draft & Design (Telecommunications) Qualifications:
● Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, a certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum or related experience (BS Civil Engineering a plus)
● 3+ years of progressive work experience in Computer Aided Drafting with the latest AutoCAD version
● Fiber/Small Cell/DAS design experience preferred but not required
● A thorough understanding of public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, communication, and other underground and aerial utilities.
● Have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) in a design capacity as related to: Layer management and usage, Import/Export of different file types (.shp / .dwg / .dgn / .pdf / etc.), Drawing scales as they relate to text, dimensions, lines, viewports, x-References, etc., Plotting and Plot scales, Cross-Sections & Profiles (Point Clouds is a plus but not required)
● Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction drawings
● Ability to prioritize daily with respect to projects, deadlines, CAD standards, etc.
● High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
● Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
● Ability to work independently and as a team player
● Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Ability to travel (up to 20%) to complete field visits and/or meetings.
● A valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record dating back 5 years.
● Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
TEP is an equal opportunity employer.
