About the role
Description
Davis & Floyd is seeking a Water Resources Designer III to join our Greenville or Florence, SC team! The Water Resources Designer III is responsible for supporting engineering staff in the design development of complex civil projects and serving as an advanced technical resource within the CAD team. Working under the general direction of engineers, project managers, and discipline leads, this candidate will independently develop project drawings and construction documents, assist in evaluating project feasibility, coordinate CAD production efforts, and generate accurate and detailed engineering records. The CAD Technician III is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment, perform advanced drafting and design support functions, and assist with mentoring junior technicians.
Responsibilities
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D software to perform advanced design and drafting activities, including layouts, detail drawings, sketches, and diagrams
Lead drafting operations for the development of project plans and construction documents
Develop, coordinate, and review engineering drawings and plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards
Perform fieldwork, documentation, research, and drafting tasks related to engineering data as requested by clients or managers
Review rough sketches, drawings, calculations, and engineering data received from Engineers and provide technical drafting recommendations
Convert field survey data into topographic survey drawings and 3D models suitable for producing drawings and layout data
Create detailed construction drawings of proposed improvements such as roads, bridges, drainage systems, water and sewer facilities, planting plans, and land development projects
Prepare 2D and 3D construction layout data suitable for staking by field surveyors or use in GPS-controlled construction equipment
Maintain advanced proficiency in automated design programs and emerging CAD technologies
Implement and help enforce client-specific CAD standards and company drafting procedures
Coordinate drafting activities across projects and provide technical support to junior CAD staff
Prepare maps, conceptual plans, cross sections, and exhibits suitable for client presentations, reports, and regulatory submittals
Interact and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to produce high-quality designs and drawings that meet project requirements and CAD standards
Perform quality control reviews of drawings and design files prior to project submittals
Assist in training and mentoring CAD Technicians and providing technical guidance
Perform regular software maintenance, upgrading, and troubleshooting
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedural, software, and hardware improvements impacting CAD production
Draft and coordinate designs according to project requirements with minimal supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in Technical Design with CAD coursework or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
6+ years of civil design/drafting experience
AutoCAD Certified preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
Ability to understand, interpret, and implement highly complex oral and written instructions
Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles and drafting standards
Ability to review and coordinate the work of others for quality and consistency
Ability to professionally interact with clients, consultants, and staff
Must be a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to independently manage multiple project assignments and meet deadlines
Experience preparing construction plans for civil engineering projects
Preferred Qualifications
Design experience in water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection, conveyance systems, and treatment facilities, or a combination thereof
Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
Experience working in a consulting engineering environment
Experience mentoring or training junior CAD staff
Experience coordinating drafting efforts on multidisciplinary projects
Technical Skills
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
MicroStation (preferred)
Microsoft Office Suite
Electronic Document Management Systems
GIS Software (preferred)