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