Senior Designer - Water/Wastewater Team - Tavares, FL

Halff Associates, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Drafting Certificate or Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; portfolio may substitute for degree
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a CADD Technician/Designer
  • Preferred focus on water/wastewater and/or municipal infrastructure projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and other BIM software
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and designing Water and Wastewater improvement projects
  • Develop detailed drawings and plans using AutoCAD, Civil3D, and BIM software
  • Work as part of a design team under a Professional Engineer
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior CADD Technicians
  • Contribute to improving design processes and standards with innovative solutions
  • Participate in meetings and site visits to understand project requirements
  • Collaborate with engineers and team members for accurate and feasible designs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
Full Job Description
Halff is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Water & Wastewater team in the Tavares, FL office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has specific experience in Water/Wastewater project design, including water and wastewater treatment plant and pumping facilities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects, collaborate effectively with engineers and project managers, and produce high-quality design documents.

What you will do:
  • Responsible for assisting in the planning and design of Water and Wastewater improvement projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Develop or oversee the development of detailed drawings and plans using AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, and other BIM software
  • Work as part of a design team under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior CADD Technicians
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards, promoting innovative solutions to meet project challenges
  • Participate in meetings and site visits to better understand project requirements and ensure designs are accurately implemented in the field
  • Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure designs are accurate and feasible

What you will need:
  • Drafting Certificate or Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field or Sufficient work history and portfolio projects may be accepted in lieu of formal education
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a CADD Technician/Designer
  • A focus on water and wastewater and/or municipal infrastructure projects is preferred. Be prepared to present a portfolio of previous work examples.
  • Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Revit, and other BIM software
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and as part of a team

Nice to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
  • Focused experience with water and wastewater treatment plants and/or municipal infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of Water and Wastewater infrastructure design industry standards, principles, and practices. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, and other BIM software
  • Experience with GIS software and applications
  • Experience using Bluebeam software of other PDF markup tools
  • Experience with Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud or ACC)

The Halff Water/Wastewater Advantage:
  • We leverage more than 75 years of experience in the water utilities industry to develop creative and sound solutions
  • Interdisciplinary team can provide full services from land development to treatment facility design
  • Full toolbox of technology resources

Learn more about Halff's Water/Wastewater services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's Water/Wastewater Services:
  • Biosolids Handling
  • Facility Design
  • Facility Master Plans
  • Facility Optimization
  • Instrumentation, Control and SCADA
  • Membrane Technologies
  • Odor Control
  • Process and Equipment Selection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Treatment Facilities

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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