Water/ Wastewater

We have a current opportunity for a Water/Wastewater CAD Designer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Tampa. For further information about this position please apply.

Oversees the implementation and completion of all phases of assigned projects, and independently performs the most difficult design assignments requiring the application of advanced design techniques in accordance with company and industry standards.

Primary Duties:

Establishes design criteria for all phases of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures. Also responsible for establishing manpower requirements, man-hour estimates, and completion schedules.
Provides conceptual input to projects during the planning stages.
Regularly assigns tasks to lower-level design personnel, provides technical guidance, and reviews completed assignments for accuracy. Participates in performance appraisal process by conducting periodic coaching and progress review sessions with employees assigned to projects.
Prepares detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge. Assignments regularly include determining material needs and performing necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references.
Supports field assignments and leads field walkdowns as required.
Provides design/drafting personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements.
Regularly interfaces with other departments, clients, vendors, and project engineers in order to support project production and to resolve conflicting priorities.
Performs other related tasks in support of project engineer that are non-routine and complex in nature, such as writing procedures and specifications; analyzing bids; compiling, computing, and analyzing various engineering design and/or test data; estimating; etc.
Participates in the interviewing, selection, and training of new employees.
Education and Experience Requirements:

8-10 years of design experience utilizing Basic AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Pressure Pipe, Pipe Works. Should have a background in transmission and distribution water and wastewater design. Water and Wastewater plant design experience is a plus.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.