CADD Designer

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Ridgeland, Mississippi

Garver is seeking a CADD Designer for our Ridgeland, Mississippi office to assist in planning, design, and construction documents development on a variety of general civil and multi‑discipline engineering projects for primarily State and Local Government Transportation clientele. Additional assignments may involve processing field data, organizing drawing and file structure, conceptual/preliminary alignment layouts, quantity computations, cost estimates, developing detailed roadway plans and details, multi‑discipline coordination, and as‑built drawings.

The civil designer/technician would be an integral participant for setting standards, developing tools, quality program compliance, including delivery of quality work products adhering to Garver standard.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• An associate degree or higher in drafting, design, or surveying, or combination of relevant coursework and drafting experience
• Understanding and application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
• Working knowledge of drafting/design software, Bluebeam or other PDF editor, and MS Office Products
• Strong mentoring skills

• Experience with Micro Station and Open Roads Designer
• Familiarity with Mississippi Department of Transportation CAD standards
• Two (2) plus years of related drafting experience in site, roadway, stormwater, and general civil‑type projects
• Prior experience with DOT and Local Government projects
• Understanding of topographic and boundary surveying means and methods
• Excellent communication skills

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program;
Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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