NV5

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

WHPacific is seeking a Senior Transportation Designer for the Transportation Engineering Group in our Albuquerque Office. The preferred candidate will have a highway/roadway planning and design background with extensive experience utilizing Autocad/Civil3D and Microstation/Inroads for design development and construction plan preparation.

Responsibilities

Duties:

• Apply advanced CAD techniques to complex transportation design projects utilizing Autocad/Civil 3D and Microstation/Inroads.
• Plan, create, and produce design and construction plan drawings from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, and written or verbal descriptions.
• Work directly with Department Director and Project Managers to plan and implement project design and production requirements.
• Implement company and client CAD standards and Quality procedures.
• Work closely with project team members, other departments, and sub-consultants to ensure drawings convey complete and correct information.
• Mentor and train others to raise the overall level of CAD expertise in the Group.
• Provide oversight and direction to less experienced staff as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, 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.

• Thorough knowledge of the principals of design and construction for roadways and related infrastructure.
• Expert skill level with AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/Inroads.
• Extensive experience and progressive responsibility for construction plan preparation including plan and profiles, cross-sections, grading and drainage plans, bridge and structure plans, traffic plans, utility plans, and other related plans. Must have a great eye for drawing presentation, attention to detail, and consistency.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule, and perform multiple assignments with broad generalized instruction.
• Demonstrates initiative and acknowledges and accepts responsibility.
• Experience with NMDOT design standards and practices is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Availability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates “best practices” techniques and a willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

• Associates/technical degree in an engineering related field is desired.
• 10 years’ experience in transportation design, including roadways/highways, grading, storm drainage, and utility systems required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License required

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.