Journey Designer

INTRODUCTION:

CDM is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure through award winning projects. Since 1947, we have been providing innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust, respect, and a commitment to quality and integrity. From a three- person firm in Cambridge to today’s staff of more than 4,000 worldwide, CDM has grown and diversified with our clients’ needs in mind. Our mission is to reach one goal – the clients – by providing the right total solutions. This goal requires CDM to have top quality staff. As a result, CDM wants your talent and intelligence to make it happen. For you, CDM offers fresh challenges, a variety of opportunities, and continuous learning.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM's mission by: Preparing detail and layout structural drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs that require the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge Determining material needs and performing necessary calculations, using accepted formulas and references per company standards Performing other related discipline tasks in support of the project engineer, such as writing procedures and specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating, etc. Reviewing manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents Providing lower-level design/drafting personnel with design sketches for the preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements Checking work assigned to lower-level design/drafting personnel Regularly interfacing with other departments, clients, vendors, and project engineers in order to support project production Performing related fundamental engineering support tasks (plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, etc.) Establishing basic design criteria for an assigned phase of a project, requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures Supporting field assignments as required Possibly providing conceptual input to projects during the planning stages

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Normally requires a high school graduate with vocational technical training in basic drafting technology and typically 11-12 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience), or a 2-year degree in drafting/design technology and 9-10 years of related experience. Incumbent must demonstrate a sound understanding of design concepts with minimal engineering input and a proficiency in utilizing manual and computer-assisted techniques for moderately-difficult design assignments. Thorough knowledge and experience using AutoCAD (through version 2005) is required. Knowledge and experience with concrete, steel and masonry detailing is required.