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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Santa Clarita

AI generated summary

  • You need to develop grading plans, perform earthwork calculations, implement erosion controls, prepare CAD drawings, and maintain CAD files in compliance with standards. Civil engineering and CAD skills are essential.
  • You will create and update CAD drawings, develop grading plans, perform earthwork calculations, implement erosion controls, and maintain project files per agency standards.

Requirements

  • - Develop detailed grading plans and specifications to ensure proper drainage, slope stability, and site accessibility.
  • - Perform calculations to balance earthwork and minimize costs.
  • - Implement erosion and sediment control measures to protect the site during and after construction.
  • - Using basic design and engineering principles, prepare street, sewer, water, storm drain, grading, and other engineering maps, exhibits, and drawings as directed.
  • - Make updates to drawings and CAD files as directed by project engineers and/or land development team management.
  • - Responsible for daily backup of CAD drawings.
  • - Work with standard CAD specifications, formats, and base files required by various private firms and government agencies.
  • - Enlarge or reduce drawings to fit specific scale.
  • - Prepare drawings to Agency and/or Hunsaker LA graphic standards.
  • - Maintain CAD files and database for land development group as directed in accordance with Hunsaker LA CADD Standards.
  • - Civil Engineering Design
  • - CAD Drafting
  • - Grading

Responsibilities

  • Prepares preliminary and final maps, plans, drawings, exhibits, and digital data files using appropriate CAD drafting programs. Complexity of production will vary depending on skill level of designer/operator.
  • Develop detailed grading plans and specifications to ensure proper drainage, slope stability, and site accessibility.
  • Perform calculations to balance earthwork and minimize costs.
  • Implement erosion and sediment control measures to protect the site during and after construction.
  • Using basic design and engineering principles, prepare street, sewer, water, storm drain, grading, and other engineering maps, exhibits, and drawings as directed.
  • Make updates to drawings and CAD files as directed by project engineers and/or land development team management. Responsible for daily backup of CAD drawings.
  • Work with standard CAD specifications, formats, and base files required by various private firms and government agencies. Enlarge or reduce drawings to fit specific scale.
  • Prepare drawings to Agency and/or Hunsaker LA graphic standards.
  • Maintain CAD files and database for land development group as directed in accordance with Hunsaker LA CADD Standards.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Grading Design Specialist?

A Grading Design Specialist is responsible for preparing maps, plans, drawings, and digital data files, developing detailed grading plans, performing earthwork calculations, implementing erosion control measures, updating CAD drawings, and maintaining CAD files and database for the land development group.

What software or tools should a Grading Design Specialist be proficient in?

A Grading Design Specialist should be proficient in CAD drafting programs and familiar with civil engineering design principles related to grading and drainage.

What is the work site environment for this position?

This position is fully on-site in Valencia, California, within an office environment.

What is the typical team size for this role?

The typical team size for this role is 3-4+ members.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours typically start between 7 am and 8 am.

What is the dress code for this position?

The dress code for this position is professional.

What qualifications or skills are necessary for this position?

Key qualifications include skills in civil engineering design, CAD drafting, and grading.

Does Actalent offer diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Yes, Actalent has embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion in their culture through hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, fostering engagement, and providing growth opportunities.

Is there a process for requesting accommodations during the application process?

Yes, applicants can request reasonable accommodations by emailing actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for assistance.

Is this position eligible for benefits like health insurance or retirement plans?

While specific benefits information is not listed in the job description, Actalent typically offers benefits to their employees, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Please check with HR for detailed benefits information.

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