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Summary

By integrating technical expertise with creative problem-solving, Design Specialists help ensure that projects are not only functional and safe but also aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective.  We have an incredible opportunity in our Civil & Land Development Practice Area for a talented Design Specialist in our Bend office location!  You will collaborate with civil engineers to develop sustainable designs for multiple projects in the built environment. The Design Specialist is responsible for performing straightforward design services using CAD software for a variety of moderately complex civil engineering projects and disciplines. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, have a desire to learn new design concepts, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A Design Specialist 1 should demonstrate full proficiency with drafting fundamentals and be able to efficiently apply 2D and 3D design concepts. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing Market Sector Software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit, ArcGIS) - Developing (If applicable) Other market sector task-specific software programs as applicable - Basic (if applicable)

Technical Expertise

Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals Performs moderately complex design tasks independently Effectively divides projects into individual tasks Leads technical effort on small projects Performs technical checking of basic deliverables Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports

Teamwork

Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and leads a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from a licensed engineer:

Technical reports and memos Project specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Exhibits

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates proficiency with market sector-specific and client-specific design standards and codes as applicable.

Client Interaction

Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. Work is reviewed by others. May assist with some assistant project management tasks.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 4 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographic location is taken into consideration for compensation.