Assistant Civil Designer

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Civil Designer
. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kansas City, MO (Onsite).

Job
-20630

Pay Range: $32/hr - $35/hr employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• Assist in designing various civil projects including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analysing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

• Must have minimum 3 years of experience in Civil Design Projects such as Site Design, Land Development, Roads, Strong Drainage Systems, Water Management Facilities, Sewer & Underground Utility Systems, etc.
• Candidate should have experience in Design/Drafting/Detailing roles such as Civil Designer, Civil Drafter, or Civil Detailer or similar titles.
• Must have experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD (both).
• Bachelor’s Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience,
  or Associate Degree and 3 years related experience,
  or 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.
• Basic understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.