CAD Designer Job at SWCA Environmental Consultants in Bridgeville

About the opportunity:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an industry leader in natural resource permitting and ecological restoration. Our Pittsburgh office provides a unique work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across various environmental projects. As a Staff CAD Designer, you will work closely with our Project Engineers and Scientists to support a wide range of environmental initiatives.

This is a regular, full time, hourly position that offers a hybrid work environment. Priority will be given to candidates who are already located in the Pittsburgh area.

What you will accomplish:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of company-wide CAD standards.
• Produce CAD products for natural, cultural, paleontological, and other environmental resource projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Incorporate attributes from diverse data sources, symbolizing features, and manage file imports/exports across various formats.
• Create production and field maps based on metadata, data sets, and geo-databases.
• Utilize feature lines for site grading and earthwork balancing.
• Perform earthwork volume calculations.
• Assist field crews with GPS-grade surveying and data collection.

Experience and qualifications for success:

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Geography, Cartography, CADD Drafting, GIS Technology, or a related field with an emphasis on GIS (or GIS/CADD certificate).
• At least two (2) years of experience in CADD/GIS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to CADD/GIS, and troubleshooting equipment and digital files.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS 10.0-10.1 and AutoCAD Map 3D.
• Previous experience in natural or cultural resources management, remote sensing, or permitting is a plus.

Why Join SWCA?

• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental solutions.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Scientists on impactful environmental projects.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with occasional travel.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact the environment and communities.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Pittsburgh, PA based position can expect an hourly rate of $28.50 to $37.00/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCAs Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

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