CAD Designer

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Full-time, In-office

Hourly: $25 to $35 per hour Depending Upon Experience and Education

We are adding a CAD designer to our corporate family in our Phoenix location. The candidate will work on water/wastewater facilities, process design, development of process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, site layout, civil and mechanical design, piping, structural, etc. Civil design experience preferred.

Job Summary:

Qualified Applicant Requirements

• Minimum requirement: Associate degree in engineering, drafting, or architectural fields:
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using AutoCAD or CIVIL 3D.

Experience Required

• Highly Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or CIVIL 3D, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in AutoCAD MEP and/or Autodesk Revit is preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in making adjustments or changes in drawings as necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Results oriented, with a collaborative work style and strong communications skills
• Good computer, math, and English skills.
• Ability to work independently on design projects.
• Friendly with the ability to interact with various personalities.

Experience in the Following is Preferred:

• Adobe/Bluebeam

The successful candidate shall have aptitude and skill set to successfully perform the duties outlined below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting of water/wastewater facilities in CAD, using company standard procedures and templates.

Support mechanical and process design for environmental and water/wastewater projects as a primary responsibility through preparation of design drawings including piping details, sections, 3D layouts, isometrics, and/or P &IDs

• Support other mechanical and other disciplines with CAD as a secondary responsibility including potentially mechanical HVAC, civil 3D, structural, and/or electrical disciplines
• Plan set development including set and sheet organization, detail development, and interdisciplinary coordination and review
• Designs in a manner according to established local, state, and national industry standards
• Works from survey files, sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to develop construction drawings
• Interface with the design team, project manager, CAD Manager, to obtain project information or clarify client requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with design/drafting standards and equipment preferences of clients or municipalities. Keep abreast of new products and technologies providing solutions to design/drafting issues.
• Work closely within a goal-oriented team environment and support positive work experiences for self and co-workers.
• Coordinates with other design disciplines for design package needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor as deemed appropriate.
• Use sheet set manager, Autodesk Civil 3D, and other advanced CAD tools in completing assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.

About Our Company:
NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally. We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects. We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients’ technically challenging problems. We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees. NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow. If you are interested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity, apply now!

Equal Employment Opportunities:
NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.