Staff Designer I

The Staff Pad is seeking a Staff Designer to join a professional engineering group in Reno, Nevada. As a Staff Designer I you will be responsible or supporting our clients laboratory testing efforts in the field of geotechnical engineering and QA/AC construction. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance within all project scopes through rigorous testing, research, and innovation.

· Acts as data gatherer; prepares maps, charts;

· Able to perform Basic CAD such as layering, drawing lines, labeling, hatching, xreferencing etc.

· Able to perform Basic Civil 3D such as alignments, data referencing, surface creation, labeling, etc. with supervision

· Performs, field marking for USA DIG, oversees contractor provided potholing with supervision.

· Performs field work such as sidewalk condition assessments, cross slope verification, sign surveys, manhole verification inlet verification, with supervision.

· Provides test results analysis and field data to Project Manager

· Writes field reports, internal correspondence, sections of formal reports

· May be assigned field construction responsibilities

· Contacts vendors; researches literature and regulatory requirements under supervision;

· Conducts earthwork calculations; calculates quantities, performs minimal design work, preliminary analysis, and layout

· Follows company safety standards, site safety standards, and provides all required permitting

· Must be able to perform job responsibilities safely

Minimum Entry Requirements:

· B.S. (or M.S.) in related technical field

· If the job requires solo work assignments outside of the office, a valid driver’s license is required

· Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required

Preferred Qualifications

· 1+ years professional consulting experience