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Wood Plc

Civil Designer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Develop site and stormwater grading designs using Civil 3D * Prepare construction plans for grading designs and supporting infrastructure using Civil 3D * Prepare plan & profile drawings for ...

Wood Plc

Civil Designer

Durham, NC · On-site

Develop site and stormwater grading designs using Civil 3D * Prepare construction plans for grading designs and supporting infrastructure using Civil 3D * Prepare plan & profile drawings for ...

Spiars Engineering Inc

CAD Designer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$25.75 - $35.75/hr

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles, drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles. Prepare ...

Spiars Engineering Inc

CAD Designer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$24.25 - $33.50/hr

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles, drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles. * Prepare ...

Spiars Engineering Inc

CAD Designer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$24.50 - $33.75/hr

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles, drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles. Prepare ...

Spiars Engineering Inc

CAD Designer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$24.50 - $33.75/hr

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles, drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles. * Prepare ...

H&H

Civil/Highway CADD Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Use 3D modeling for roadways, drainage, and grading designs * Coordinate with complementary disciplines at a project level, which may include members of the structural, electrical, mechanical, and ...

H&H

Civil/Highway CADD Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Use 3D modeling for roadways, drainage, and grading designs * Coordinate with complementary disciplines at a project level, which may include members of the structural, electrical, mechanical, and ...

H&H

Civil/Highway CADD Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Use 3D modeling for roadways, drainage, and grading designs * Coordinate with complementary disciplines at a project level, which may include members of the structural, electrical, mechanical, and ...

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What is the difference between Grading Designer vs Pattern Maker?

AspectGrading DesignerPattern Maker
Required CredentialsFashion design degree, technical skillsFashion or pattern-making certification, technical skills
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, fashion housesPattern workshops, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFashion brands, apparel companiesManufacturers, bespoke tailors
Primary FocusCreating size variations of designsConstructing and developing patterns from designs

While both roles are essential in apparel production, a Grading Designer focuses on creating size variations of a design, ensuring fit across different body types. A Pattern Maker, on the other hand, develops the initial patterns from sketches or designs, translating concepts into tangible templates for manufacturing. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the fashion industry.

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Civil Designer

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Wood Plc
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create permit drawings for erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements

  • Develop site and stormwater grading designs using Civil 3D and prepare construction plans for grading designs and supporting infrastructure

  • Prepare plan & profile drawings for permitting and construction of open channel hydraulic structures, utilities, and roadways

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is recruiting an Engineering Designer/Draftsperson for our Civil Engineering group in our Durham or Wilmington, North Carolina offices.  This individual will be part of our Infrastructure Design Service Line that supports erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, dam maintenance and similar needs of our long-term local client base in the Energy Sector.  The position relies heavily on the ability to work in a team environment combined with technical experience using Autodesk Civil 3D to develop grading and other civil engineering designs.  As an engineering designer, you will be responsible for production of bidding and construction drawings for civil design projects.  Anticipated workload will support regional pursuits and active projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with senior engineering staff, junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution
  • Create permit drawings for erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements
  • Develop site and stormwater grading designs using Civil 3D
  • Prepare construction plans for grading designs and supporting infrastructure using Civil 3D
  • Prepare plan & profile drawings for permitting and construction of open channel hydraulic structures, closed conduit utilities and roadways.
  • Evaluate design options, outlet conditions and understand cost/benefit of solutions
  • Evaluate civil engineering designs for completeness based regulatory requirements and client needs
  • Design improvements to regulated impoundments and dam facilities to support maintenance needs and to respond to changing field conditions.
  • Prepare permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design
Skills / Qualifications

The individual is expected to have:

  • Post-secondary education and/or certification in drafting using Autodesk Civil 3D
  • 2-10 years of technical engineering design experience, and a minimum of two years of experience with erosion and sediment control, site grading and stormwater management in North Carolina
  • Highly proficient with recent versions of AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Working knowledge of Microstation is preferred
  • Experience with Bentley drafting software is optional
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to coordinate efforts in multi-disciplined work
  • Time management skills to monitor project's critical path
  • Adhere to corporate/office standards for safety and quality of work
  • Set a high standard for product excellence
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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