Civil Drafter/Designer

YOUR ROLE Civil Drafter/Designer will draft civil engineering designs for roadways, site improvements, water and sewage mains, drainage, and land grading for commercial and residential building sites. The Civil Designer ensures drawings and designs are completed on time and adhere to established specifications and standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates conceptual plans and detailed, permit-ready drawings from verbal guidance.
• Ability to transcribe and accurately read "as-built" drawings, engineering, architectural, and shop drawings.
• Possesses excellent computer skills to work with multiple types of design software.
• You develop cost-effective design layouts based on construction specifications and requirements.
• Follows established design guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains accurate design files for reference purposes.
• You manage design projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Other related duties

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

WHY YOU'D LOVE THIS JOB

• You enjoy a position that allows you flexibility to design and build a variety of solutions for clients that impact communities.
• You can engage with team members on challenging projects and mentor them in their development.
• You like the responsibility that comes from working with a team of business professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• You are driven by integrity, quality, and industry-leading strategies.
• You thrive on finding efficient solutions and look at each project as a new opportunity to improve on your last project.
• You value a fun working environment that provides the support needed to succeed.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Associate degree in drafting technology, computer-aided design or equivalent experience.
• You are building on 3+ years of successful design experience within Civil Engineering.
• You have strong technical skills and experience using either Autodesk Civil 3D, or other related Civil Design programs.
• You have successfully worked in teams and have outstanding listening and communication skills.

A BIT MORE INFORMATION

Location

This position is based in our Minot, ND office; however occasional travel to other locations and business conferences may be required on an occasional basis.

Salary & Benefit Information

This is a full-time exempt position with a pay range of $22.00-30.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a full benefits package. As an additional benefit, Ackerman-Estvold compensates salaried individuals for overtime at the base rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.

Benefits Provided by Ackerman-Estvold Include:

• 100% Paid Health Insurance for employees & child dependents. Spouse coverage also provided for monthly share of premium.
• Employee-sponsored Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee-sponsored Aflac plans, including Dental, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, & Critical Illness
• Employer provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment & Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance option
• 401k with 5% match after 1 year of service
• Employer-paid Identity Protection Services
• FSA & Dependent Care
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Ackerman-Estvold is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The employing agency does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.