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Junior Graphics Programmer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Stanley Consultants

Civil CADD Designer

Des Moines, IA

$39.66 - $50.37/hr

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm ... Functions as a key part of the Civil Graphics team as a design task lead and team member and ...

RTX

$114K/yr

Communicate effectively with engineers and internal customers to ensure design intent and ... Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ECAD/PCB design experience * Effective coaching skills for junior ...

Green Plains, Inc.

Sr Piping Designer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Lead and mentor junior piping designers and drafters, ensuring adherence to project schedules and ... Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading ...

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Civil CADD Designer

Stanley Consultants

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Civil CADD Designer
Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL |Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Phoenix, AZ | Salt Lake City, UT | West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11222
 
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Civil CADD Designer or OpenRoads Modeler. This position uses OpenRoads software to perform civil layout, revise and create civil grading, utility, road, and civil plan & profile sheets, details, and drawing sheets that meet company and client quality control standards. Functions as a key part of the Civil Graphics team as a design task lead and team member and occasionally functions as drafting or task lead on projects outside the team.
 
Role Overview:
The Civil CADD Designer or OpenRoads Modeler will provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in developing engineering designs and documentation for utility and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. This role involves working collaboratively with project teams to produce high-quality construction drawings, manage complex design workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads and a proven track record of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Advanced Design and Drafting
  • Lead the creation of construction drawings for utility and site infrastructure: to include but not limited to pipelines, utility corridors, yard utilities, drainage, and site layout.
  • Use Bentley OpenRoads to perform tasks such as surface modeling, utility alignments and profiles using pipe networks, and site grading design. This will also include clash detection and conflict resolution for constructability.
  • Develop detailed plan and profile drawings for pipeline alignments and civil site layouts.
  • Collaborate with project engineers to translate technical concepts into precise, buildable designs.
  • Could be tasked with managing 3D models within Openroads and additional 3D objects created within Microstation across multiple disciplines and departments.
  • Quality Assurance and Standards
  • Perform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance with CAD standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
  • Maintain consistency in graphical presentation and technical documentation across projects.
  • Address redlines and incorporate revisions from project leads efficiently and accurately.
  • Technical Collaboration and Support
  • Work closely with engineers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and refine design concepts.
  • Support permitting processes by preparing and organizing required documentation and design packages.
  • Participate in design review meetings, providing technical input and addressing design challenges.
  • Process Improvement and Innovation
  • Contribute to enhancing CAD workflows and tools, identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements.
  • Stay current with the latest OpenRoads software and design trends, implementing new techniques where applicable.
  • Assist in standardizing design templates, processes, and procedures across projects.
  • Project Leadership
  • Act as the primary CAD resource for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality expectations.
  • Guide junior team members, offering mentorship and technical training as needed.
  • Support client interactions by addressing technical inquiries and presenting design solutions.
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum Associate's Degree in CADD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is a plus.
  • Extensive practical experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Bentley OpenRoads Modeling/Geopak or Inroads.
  • Experience working in land development is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex design tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads, including surface creation, alignments, profiles, and grading.
  • Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe products, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Strong familiarity with civil engineering design criteria, codes, and standards.
  • A solid willingness to adapt to new technologies and continuously enhance technical skills.
$39.66 - $50.37 an hour
(Hourly range for CO, IL, and MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
 
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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