Senior Designer

Senior Designer

Who We Are: Voted one of the “Best Firms to Work For” for six years in a row, WestLAND Group is a full-service civil engineering and land surveying company providing creative and innovative solutions to public and private clients throughout California since 2000. The firm specializes in civil engineering/site development; utility engineering; surveying and mapping; and land planning. WLG is dedicated to finding quality candidates and offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• A Salary Package that Includes an Excellent Incentive Compensation Program
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401k Plan with a Generous Company Match and Fully Vested
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Flexible Work Schedule (Hybrid Remote; 9/80; Half-day Fridays, etc.)
• Professional Development Assistance

The Position: A Senior Designer is responsible for managing the design process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements while providing oversight to other designers. This role involves leading complex projects, reviewing design work for accuracy, and coordinating with engineers and project managers to drive successful project execution. This person also plays a key role in mentoring junior staff and optimizing design workflows.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the design of piping systems and equipment from concept to completion, ensuring efficiency and functionality
• Evaluate and refine complex piping layouts to optimize performance, material usage, and system integration
• Provide leadership and direction to the design team, delegating tasks and ensuring project deadlines are met
• Conduct design reviews to identify potential issues and implement solutions before fabrication and construction
• Demonstrate proficiency in design software to support the development, coordination, and review of 3D models, piping layouts, and design deliverables across project phases
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary coordination with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and enhance overall project execution

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Engineering Design, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred
• Certificate in Autodesk software preferred
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the preparation of design plans, profiles, and detailed drawings for various engineering projects. Education and related work experience will be taken into consideration and may be applied towards experience
• Proficient in 2D/3D software
• Excellent communication and technical skills

WestLAND Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.