Assistant Civil Designer

Assistant Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend/convert for the right candidate)
• Pay Rate: $33.00–$38.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

An Assistant Civil Designer will assist in various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• 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 analyzing 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.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• 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.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required; OR
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required; OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field); OR
• Minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate Degree); OR
• 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, employing…