Civil Engineering Design/Sr. Design Technician

KSA is searching for a Design Technician with expertise in public infrastructure. If you have 8+ years of experience designing projects under the supervision of a P.E. and value one-on-one mentoring as well as team collaboration, this position is right for you. KSA has a variety of exciting ongoing projects, and we are seeking candidates with advanced proficiency in streets/roads, drainage, utilities, and water/wastewater design as well as having surface manipulation and grading experience. We collaborate across offices on a variety of projects and provide a supportive, fostering atmosphere for your professional growth. KSA employs the latest AutoDesk products including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water/Sewer CAD, Infraworks, and Vehicle Tracking.

KSA is invested in our Design Team by providing training tools, mentoring, and challenging projects. There are some particular qualities that we are looking for in a Design Technician. A willingness to take direction as well as being detail oriented, reliable, and the ability to communicate effectively is essential. Beyond these fundamentals, it is preferred for you to have good numeracy and computer skills as well as a sound knowledge of engineering principles. KSA’s design projects must be constructible at the end of the day, so being able to see the bigger picture will benefit you as a candidate for this position.

Do you want to go where everyone knows your name? You’ll feel right at home at KSA. We are the kind of people that will make you feel at home immediately, wholly dedicated to living our core values: Collaborative Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Mutual Respect, Consistent Integrity and Future Focused. The home office for this position will be KSA’s McKinney, Texas office.

The legal stuff… KSA is an equal opportunity employer. You must be able to pass our pre-employment screenings, including a background check, drug screen and physical. We offer a ton of benefits to our eligible employees including 3 weeks of PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match, financial planning, wellness and more!

Are you excited about this career opportunity and ready to learn more? We are anxiously awaiting your application. Call us at 903-236-7700 or send an email to resumes@ksaeng.com and a member of our HR Team will connect with you!

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Design technicians play a large role in assisting engineers in many steps of the design process. They are expected to help collect and interpret data, research ideas, run complex functions and equations, create models and help fact-check and review reports.

• The job of a design technician requires knowledge of complex mathematics and must possess good problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and creativity. 

• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.

• Design detailed dimensional drawings and layouts for projects with close supervision from E.I.T. or P.E.

• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.

• Read and review project blueprints to determine dimensions or system and material requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in basic CAD functions and intermediate C3D functions including:

Understand elements of cross sections and how to adjust by knowing what is right or wrong with the design. Understand profiles and know what is right or wrong with the design. Ability to create and complete plan and profiles including labeling and notation. Advanced corridor modeling. Perform advanced grading functions with medium oversight from E.I.T. or P.E. Perform advanced designs with pipe networks and understand direction of flow and if design meets grade.

• Commanding knowledge of how regulatory agencies (FAA, TCEQ, ADA, etc) affect design and plan production.

• Ability to review, interpret and implement governing agencies design standards. This may include City, County, TxDOT, or FAA standards.

• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods using plotters, scanner, and printers as appropriate for the deliverable.

• Ensure project compliance with all KSA practices and quality, safety and governmental design standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in CAD plus 8+ years of design experience in the production and delivery of public infrastructure projects construction drawings.

• Experience and commanding knowledge of AutoDesk tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. KSA also integrates software tools such as Navisworks, Infraworks, Plant3D, REVIT, WaterCAD, and SewerCAD. Additional technology may be introduced and implemented as necessary based on the scope of work. The ability to adapt and learn new technology platforms is desired qualification.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Ability to understand and use mathematics to solve problems including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry and the relevant applications/formulas. This will become more relevant at each career step to promote to more advanced technician levels.

• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.

• Able to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

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