Senior Designer Job at Westwood Professional Services in Las Vegas

Senior DesignerJob LocationsUS-NV-Las VegasID2024-5776CategoryCivil EngineeringPosition TypeRegularDivisionLand DevelopmentOverviewSenior Designer - Las Vegas, NevadaWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer to join our team in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSelects, recommends, performs, and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub-consultant servicesPrepares plan documents and supporting design calculationsDemonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and completes fundamental calculationsAble to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and proceduresIndependently performs assignments on basic design elementsProvides training and coordination with CAD Technicians and Engineering InternsAssist in meeting deadlines, budgets, and completing projects on schedulePrepare grading designs, plan, and profile of roadways and utilitiesPrepare complete civil construction documents/improvement plan setsReview and understand jurisdictional code requirements and implement in the designPrepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffsPerform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work productAssist in the submittal of project documentAssist in jurisdictional coordination, response to comments, and preparation of submittal documentsMaintain open communication with Project Manager and design teamRequired Skills Able to prepare grading plans with little direction from supervisor or team leaderUnderstands drainage, water, sewer design elementsUnderstand surveying mappingCompetent technical skills required to complete basic engineering tasksProactively pursues design solutionsExercises sound independent judgementStrong understanding of local and agency standards, codes, and policiesStrong understanding of client requirementsAbility to estimate man-hours for specific tasksAdvanced knowledge of CAD softwareAble to identify and obtain necessary data to complete designAble to maintain organized CAD drawings and draws with precisionIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and able to write, send, and process emailAble to maintain a task list and set the priority of tasks to achieve project milestones and deadlinesAble to write justification letters for elements of designs and submittal packagesRequired Experience 3 years of experience as a designer5 years of experience in CAD draftingHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years relevant experience, OR;Associate's Degree and 3+ years relevant experienceLand Development experience a plusResidential Engineering a plusAbout Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.Join us in creating a better world.In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.