Hybrid Designer II – Civil

at Mortenson

• Job title: Designer II – Civil
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,100 - $151,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Vault
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Minneapolis, United States

About the role

• Designer II or III managing civil grading and stormwater management at Mortenson Engineering Services. Collaborating with engineering and design teams for successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)/Designer support for proposals, estimating, procurement, construction and design change scoping packages in support of the engineering process.
• Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering drawings and deliverables with engineering oversight.
• Design and drafting of grading, drainage, and earthwork components for a wide range of site development projects. CADD includes generating contours, slopes, drainage patterns, and cut-and-fill calculations.
• Design and implement effective stormwater management strategies, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, while maintaining sustainable design practices.
• Provide technical drafting support in the creation of construction drawing sets.
• Provide direction and guidance to other drafters and designers.
• Effectively plan, organize, schedule and monitor work activities to ensure design schedules are met.
• Conduct detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards.
• Learn and follow company and client drawing standards and procedures.
• Prepare design packages by developing the design requirements with the engineer and coordinating integration of other design groups input into the final documents.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects.
• Revise existing drawings and prepare new drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches.
• Utilize technical understanding of civil design principles to provide design leadership and innovation.
• Perform a broad scope of Designer assignments of moderate difficulty and CADD assignments of high difficulty.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor technical degree in Engineering Technology, civil engineering, or related field
• Advanced understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
• Knowledge of business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages:
• Required Knowledge: AutoCAD Civil 3D including Civil 3D Grading tools, pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces, and plan & profile development
• Familiarity: AutoLISP/CAD automation, AutoCAD Vault, PVcase, Google Earth, ArcGIS/GIS, MicroStation, Revit, Geopak, InRoads
• Proficient in the use of computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in CADD theories and principles
• Ability to perform basic designer assignments independently and handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Designer II Qualifications:
• Associate degree in CADD preferred
• 4+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
• Experience in the civil site development industry
• Designer III Qualifications:
• Associate degree in CADD preferred
• 6+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
• Experience in the civil site development industry

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program