Senior Designer - Civil Design

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for an experienced designer, with the ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables. Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position or equivalent graduate level education. Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Receives objectives and technical advice from supervisor. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy. May be assisted by lower level technicians. Function as part of a design team for small to large capital projects in the energy sector.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Create civil grading and roadway/linear models using Civil 3D and prepare 2D drawing packages from the design models.
2. Prepare material quantities (cut/fill volumes, etc.) from the Civil 3D model files.
3. Produce various drawings specific to projects including; existing conditions, soil erosion plans, site layout, grading.
4. Create drawings with minimal supervision.
5. Develop technical drawings (determining appropriate scales, arrangement, and specific details of the drawings) from the concepts required by the engineering team.
6. Respect and enforce internal and client policies and procedures in the preparation of drawings.
7. Follow discipline-specific and company drafting standards.
8. Perform other related duties that may contribute to the project's completions.
9. Have knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
10. Communicate with Project Managers and Team Leaders on workflow status in order to meet chargeability goals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1. Hold an associates or higher degree or equivalent technical qualifications in CAD.
2. Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in civil drafting and/or engineering.
3. Complete reviews of junior design staff.
4. Have good communication skills (oral and written) in English.
5. Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D software.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to work to meet cost objectives, quality and deadlines.
8. Time management skills and adaptation to change.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.