Job Description
RETTEW is seeking a highly motivated Designer with at least 5 years of AutoCAD experience in public utility, electric, gas, sewer, and water utility projects to join their Subsurface Utility Engineering Team in the Environmental and Geotechnology Practice. The candidate will assist Team Leads, Project Managers, and technical professionals on existing and upcoming projects primarily within PA, OH, MD, and WV. The position can be located in any of our primary PA offices: Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Williamsport, or Pittsburgh, PA, with in-office work and hybrid options available after six months.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing design support for electric, gas, sewer, water, stormwater, waterline, and other utility projects.
2. Preparing various design documents such as existing conditions surveys, design plans, construction plans, permit plans/exhibits, site restoration design plans, utility crossing exhibits, etc.
Ideal candidate qualities:
* Team-oriented
* Adept at multitasking
* Self-driven and able to work independently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Motivated to find creative solutions to environmental problems
* Enthusiastic about working outdoors in all seasons
Responsibilities
Technical Drafting & Design
* Create detailed drawings on CADD
* Fundamental knowledge of applicable design packages
* Perform basic design tasks and manual systems drafting
* Provide input for cost-estimating as applicable
* Request design guidance from senior staff as needed
File Management
* Properly file all documents following company procedures
* Maintain organized project files for current and archived work
Team Support
* Serve as a resource and trainer for CADD operators
* Perform QA/QC according to standards
Requirements
* Two-year technical school, associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
* 5+ years of relevant experience
* Understanding of designing utility and linear projects
* Familiarity with 811 requirements and the ASCE 38-22 SUE process is a plus
* Experience with permit plan preparation
* Proficiency with Civil 3D, including Vault System, earthwork, grading, and GPS/survey data processing
* Experience with IFA/IFB/IFC drawings is a plus
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; GIS experience is a plus
RETTEW is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. For more information, visit our website at www.rettew.com or our pages on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Indeed. #ZR #LI-Hybrid
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