GHD · 2 days ago
Graduate Civil Designer / Drafter
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. They are seeking a Civil Drafter / Designer to contribute to the development of civil municipal and industrial infrastructure by preparing work plans and construction documents under close supervision, while gaining hands-on experience in design and drafting tasks.
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Responsibilities
Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats
Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents
Monitor and identify software defects and suggest corrections for approval by more senior colleagues to maintain fully functioning applications software
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Operate complex equipment and machines, adjusting diverse variables to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to simple and recurring inefficiencies
Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures
Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering Technology or similar field
Basic experience of simple office / operational systems
Less than two years of work experience
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Working knowledge of Civil 3D
Preferred
Experience with ArcGIS is a plus
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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