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Design Technician
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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$80,683 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Design Technician at GHD Design Technician at GHD in Farmington Hills, Michigan Posted in 3 days ago. $32.09 per hour Job Description Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, infrastructure, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Our US Central team is looking for a Civil Designer to join the team in Houston, TX ! In this role, you will generate construction drawings for industrial, maritime and coastal, municipal, and environmental design projects. In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process. Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details
- Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects, land development, offshore dredging, and coastal restoration projects
- Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles
- Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed
- Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, and process mechanical
- Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules
- Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities What you will bring to the team:
- Associate's degree in drafting and design or relevant experience
- Minimum 5-10 years of civil design experience
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D
- Revit, Recap, Edgewise experience a plus
- Must have an understanding of survey fundamentals
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent time management and organization skills #LI-JS1
Benefits:
401K
- Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service Paid time off
- Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service Holiday Pay
- Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee Wellness Benefit
- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e
- Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary Range:
$32.09
- $28.
83, may vary based on experience and location. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.