NCS Engineers
CAD Designer
Phoenix, AZ · Mid · Full-time
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021) · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Hourly: $25 to $35 per hour DOE and Education
- We are adding a CAD designer to our corporate family in our Phoenix location. The candidate will work on water/wastewater facilities, process design, development of process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, site layout, civil and mechanical design, piping, structural, etc. Civil design experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support mechanical and process design for environmental and water/wastewater projects as a primary responsibility through preparation of design drawings including piping details, sections, 3D layouts, isometrics, and/or P &IDs
- Support other mechanical and other disciplines with CAD as a secondary responsibility including potentially mechanical HVAC, civil 3D, structural, and/or electrical disciplines
- Designs in a manner according to established local, state, and national industry standards
- Works from survey files, sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to develop construction drawings
- Interface with the design team, project manager, CAD Manager, to obtain project information or clarify client requirements.
- Maintain familiarity with design/drafting standards and equipment preferences of clients or municipalities.
- Keep abreast of new products and technologies providing solutions to design/drafting issues.
- Work closely within a goal-oriented team environment and support positive work experiences for self and co-workers.
- Coordinates with other design disciplines for design package needs.
- NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Associate degree in engineering, drafting, or architectural fields:
- Friendly with the ability to interact with various personalities.
Nice to have
- Full-time, In-office
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience using AutoCAD or CIVIL 3D.
- Experience Required
- Highly Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or CIVIL 3D, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience in AutoCAD MEP and/or Autodesk Revit is preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in making adjustments or changes in drawings as necessary.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Results oriented, with a collaborative work style and strong communications skills
- Good computer, math, and English skills.
- Use sheet set manager, Autodesk Civil 3D, and other advanced CAD tools in completing assignments.
Compensation
- $25k-$35k
Benefits
- Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.
- NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Company info
- We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally.
- We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects.
- We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients' technically challenging problems.
- We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees.
- NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow.
- If you are interested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity, apply now!
- Drafting of water/wastewater facilities in CAD, using company standard procedures and templates.
Equal opportunity
- NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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