Designer Iii (I/E Designer)

Summary of Description:
Designer III will provide direction and supervision of drafting by preparing sketches and drawing layouts under the direction of an engineer or design specialist. Ability to coordinate field data gathering with little to no supervision. Ability to check design drawings but not responsible for the final checking (this is the responsibility of either the design engineer or the design specialist).
Duties:

• Develop drawing layout and details from engineering calculations and sketches using computer aided drafting, such as AutoCAD, CADWork, or similar 3D software.
• Supervision and implementation of drafting.
• Develop sketches through field measurements and vertical surveying, as required.
• Attending project meetings as required.
• Interaction with other disciplines.
• Implementation of Company drafting and client's standards.
• Preparation of manual sketches and drawings, if required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:High School diploma and vocational drafting school with at least ten (10) years of experience in discipline field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills:

• Communication and interfacing with other disciplines and clients.
• Some College preferred (Math, Geometry, Trigonometry).
• AutoCAD experience with proficiency test of > 70%
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook with preference on spreadsheets, data base and word processing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.