Civil Designer Details

Civil Designer

Port of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB
Please be advised the District will be implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy. If you are not currently vaccinated, you will need to get vaccinated prior to your start date of employment unless you have a qualified medical or religious exemption. The Port of San Diego is seeking a self motivated talented civil designer to join our team. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in civil drafting. Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3d 2019 or newer; knowledge of Revit, Sketchup, 3DS Max, and similar design software packages are preferred. Work will include a variety of multi-discipline tasks ranging from architectural, mechanical, and civil support. Seeking candidates with excellent organizational, technical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. GENERAL PURPOSEUnder general supervision, performs specialized support and technical assignments of moderate to advanced difficulty applying scientific, technical and design knowledge in the area of engineering, including using manual or computer aided drafting to design and prepare engineering drawings and maps, researching and reading drawings and maps and conducting field inspections; and performs related duties as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSCivil Designers are responsible for performing moderate to difficult engineering tasks using independent judgment and specialized construction, scientific, technical and design knowledge. Incumbents produce a variety of technical materials, documents, plans, drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs and cost estimates and ensure quality control and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, standards and policies of a variety of public works projects and processes. Under general supervision, Civil Designers may be responsible for minor projects.Civil Designer is distinguished from Senior Civil Designer in that incumbents in the latter class have greater responsibilities for project management including development of time lines, schedules and budgets. Senior Civil Designer also performs less of the actual project work and more of the coordination of lower-level technical employees.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.1. Using manual or computer-aided methods, drafts, maintains and designs detailed engineering drawings, maps, plats and exhibits; calculates accurate locations of existing and proposed improvements using coordinate geometry programs; computes grades and prepares digital terrain models and topographic contour maps; prepares cross sections, profiles, elevations, details maps and charts; calculates material quantities, volume, length and area and prepares estimates; prepares quantity take-offs for estimates; designs site grading, roadway alignments, surface drainage, sub-drainage systems and utility accesses; prepares permit drawings to be sent to external agencies for processing and approval.2. Researches existing drawings and survey points to identify and create base maps, utilities and other pertinent information for projects; assists engineers during field inspections by collecting field notes, verifying conditions, taking measurements and photographs and preparing layouts; interprets survey data and legal descriptions to establish property boundaries and right-of-way; contacts and provides information and drawings to customers as necessary.3. Converts drawings to compatible formats for use by District staff and consultants; downloads digital photographs and imports digital images into AutoCAD; uploads converted drawings to the Port's internet site; assists with troubleshooting software and hardware problems and failures.4. Prepares reports and presentations, including graphics, maps, design and technical drawings to describe project or program goals and activities using manual or computer tools.5. Provides administrative, logistical and technical support to engineering staff and other departments by maintaining records and drawings, reviewing and preparing project documentation, gathering and evaluating data, updating as-built drawings and preparing presentations and exhibit drawings; selects and creates project materials and color sample boards; drafts, draws and color renders special presentation drawings; maintains and updates compilation of blocks as a reference tool for engineers and other Civil Designers; creates compacts discs for project record copies and archives.OTHER DUTIES1. Prepares and records reproduction print order requests and summaries for payment authorization approvals.2. Maintains inventory of supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: 1. Engineering and/or architectural terminology, practices, procedures and basic principles.2. Mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and surveying principles related to engineering work.3. Federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and codes related to areas of responsibility.4. Standard office practices and procedures including manual and electronic file development and maintenance, specialized data gathering and research techniques and methods and procedures for archiving and retrieving technical documents, maps and drawings.5. Principles of engineering, construction and maintenance project management.6. District operating policies and departmental work procedures and quality standards.7. Computer use, business applications, and customizing techniques pertaining to the work.Ability to: 1. Read and interpret various kinds of maps, architectural and engineering drawings, plans, blueprints and other technical materials and documents.2. Conduct field investigations and inspections, collect field data and samples and analyze and make recommendations regarding data and sampling results.3. Provide knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to District staff, other public agen¬cies, tenants and citizens.4. Utilize specialized engineering, drafting, measuring, surveying, or electronic tools, materials and equipment.5. Maintain technical files both electronic and manual.6. Operate a computer and use a variety of programs.7. Use safety precautions when working at field sites.8. Clearly present technical information orally and in writing.9. Perform detailed work thoroughly, neatly, accurately and efficiently.10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management and staff, contractors, consultants and others encountered in the course of work.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation, Training and Experience: Graduation from high school, trade school or vocational school, or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by courses in engineering technology; and four years of progressively responsible engineering technician experi¬ence in the field of civil design. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Time served as a District Intern will count towards the years of experience.Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A current, valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter in order to operate a vehicle on District