Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Civil CAD Designer - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Hydraterra Professionals (HtP) is a growing civil and environmental engineering consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania. Our team provides innovative solutions for treatment facilities, pumping stations, collection systems, distribution systems, storage facilities, and GIS-based asset management. We offer a collaborative work environment where designers collaborate directly with experienced engineers and participate in projects from planning and design through construction. At HtP, your work directly improves critical infrastructure and public health in the communities we serve.
We are seeking a motivated, meticulous Civil CAD Designer to support the planning, design and construction of public and private water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Job Description:
The Designer will be responsible for the preparation of water and wastewater infrastructure drawings and sketches related to conceptual planning through final design. Infrastructure will include water and wastewater distribution, collection, conveyance, treatment, and storage systems. Communication skills will be essential as the Designer will be expected to communicate effectively with engineers, scientists, and other team members. Communication of project status through written and oral reports will be required.
The Designer will be responsible for the preparation of water and wastewater infrastructure drawings and sketches related to conceptual planning through final design. Infrastructure will include water and wastewater distribution, collection, conveyance, treatment, and storage systems. Communication skills will be essential as the Designer will be expected to communicate effectively with engineers, scientists, and other team members. Communication of project status through written and oral reports will be required.
This position offers the opportunity to advance into a Senior Designer as experience and responsibilities increase. A thorough understanding of drawing layers, plan views sectional views and construction details is required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Create civil and mechanical drawings for water and wastewater facilities.
· Develop plan, profile, section, and detail sheets.
· Integrate survey, GIS, and utility information into project drawings.
· Read and interpret civil prints, mechanical equipment cut sheets, schematics, and municipal specifications.
· Support the preparation of permit plans and construction documents.
· Coordinate utility layouts with engineers, scientist, and project managers.
· Participate in field investigations and site visits.
· Establish and maintain a current and complete set of electronic drawings files.
· Create civil and mechanical drawings for water and wastewater facilities.
· Develop plan, profile, section, and detail sheets.
· Integrate survey, GIS, and utility information into project drawings.
· Read and interpret civil prints, mechanical equipment cut sheets, schematics, and municipal specifications.
· Support the preparation of permit plans and construction documents.
· Coordinate utility layouts with engineers, scientist, and project managers.
· Participate in field investigations and site visits.
· Establish and maintain a current and complete set of electronic drawings files.
Qualifications Required:
- Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field.
- 2+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, including preparation of plan and profile drawings, utility layouts, and construction details.
- Experience preparing construction drawings.
Qualification Preferred
- ArcGIS, AcrGIS Pro experience
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS
- Water/wastewater infrastructure experience
- Survey data processing experience.
- Hydraulic profile and utility design experience
Compensation: $67,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
About Us
Hydraterra Professionals, LLC is an innovative company providing personalized services to public and private sector entities. We offer practical water resource solutions for current problems and future challenges.
By combining state-of-the-art technology and practices with proven experience, our engineers and environmental professionals are able to address multifaceted, complex issues facing Southeastern Pennsylvania communities. By providing our clients solid direction we enable them the ability to deliver clean potable water and efficient and affordable wastewater treatment with environmentally safe wastewater disposal options.
Hydraterra’s commitment to providing unrivaled service to our clients is backed by an efficient and meticulous project management team. Our practice encourages a team atmosphere centered on our clients’ needs, resulting in successful projects and satisfied, repeat clientele.
At Hydraterra, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding engineering services to the water resource environment. We provide each and every client with the same dedicated service regardless of project size, scope or contract value. We want our clients to choose our organization because of our service, our history, our excellent performance and our desire to satisfy each and every client.
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