Senior Engineering Specialist - Renewables
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Located in Minneapolis, MN.
What You Will Do: As a Senior Engineering Specialist, you will
- Transform initial rough product designs using Civil 3D, into working documents.
- Planning and preparing preliminary layouts and detailed final design drawings using engineering notes, sketches, survey base maps, shapefiles, topographic and planimetric mapping.
- Responsible for producing a complete set of civil construction plans for development of wind and solar projects under the supervision of a registered engineer. Construction plans will typically include site plans; roadway alignments, plans, profiles, and cross sections; drainage design; complex site grading; erosion and sediment control plans; construction details, notes, and specifications.
- Completing work in accordance with the scope of work, standards and codes required by clients and jurisdictions, including accepted industry practices.
- Completing work within schedule.
- Reviewing and checking drawings and all work for completeness, accuracy and quality.
- Organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner and plan-set.
- Working closely with design manager and the project team to coordinate efforts.
- Collaboration with design team and Document Management Using Microsoft Teams
- Ability to execute project work on multiple projects at the same time and ability to change focus quickly.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with advice and support from design Managers and Engineers.
- Attention to detail.
- Familiar with the production of construction documents including plan and profile sheets, site plans, cross sections, notes, etc.
- Experience in surface and corridor creation, pipe networks, and grading tools.
- Experience with Sheet Set Manager procedures and objects including fields, SSM custom properties, Model/Sheet Views, and Sheet Set Manager for Web (SSM4W).
- Strong understanding of the Civil 3D project organization and drawing structure.
- Adhering to CAD standards and utilizing these standards and structured programs to minimize design hours required.
What You Will Bring: The successful candidate must have an
- Associate of science degree in Drafting/Design or similar degree from an accredited school, or 2+ years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- You will have the ability to prepare, read and understand construction plans and technical documents and have a strong understanding of design software packages, specifically Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Bluebeam software for design review.
- 5-7+ years of experience in land development, or renewable energy engineering or related field is preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud is preferred, but not required.
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic will allow you to excel in this position.
- Ability to mentor junior staff members through the design and plan production process.
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
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