• Multi-office mid-Atlantic E/A firm seeking a CAD Technician to produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. We are seeking self-motivated, self-starters, as part of our staff to provide excellent solutions to our clients and our communities. Great flexible hours and benefits. We work in the office and from home if the need arises. Send us a convincing resume that characterizes your skills GIS, AutoCAD and communication. The depth and type of your experience, professional goals, and skills, may interest us as much, or more, as your number of years of experience.

  Minimum Job Requirements

  · Associates Degree or Technical School Degree in computer aided design (CAD) and/or GIS

  · 3-5 years of experience preferred

  · US Citizen

  · Driver’s license and reliable transportation

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  · Proficient in AutoCAD and typical GIS software

  · Proficient in Microsoft office programs such as Word and Excel

  · Proficient in Revit

  · Experience working with point clouds from a Tremble model

  · Strong communication skills

  · Attention to detail

  · Time management

  · Self-starter capable of completing tasks with reasonable direction

  Job Duties:

  · Show up daily and ready to work

  · Assist the design and project engineers with development of the engineering documents

  · Find and manipulate GIS information to be use din base mapping and exhibits

  · Develop the AutoCAD drawings in accordance with firm standards

  · .Perform field work from time to time with a design engineer

  Job Type: Full-time

  Salary: $35,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

  Benefits:

  · 401(k)

  · 401(k) matching

  · Dental insurance

  · Employee assistance program

  · Health insurance

  · Life insurance

  · Paid time off

  · Professional development assistance

  · Retirement plan

  · Vision insurance

  Schedule:

  · 8 hour shift

  · Monday to Friday

THOMPSON & LITTON, a multi-disciplined engineering firm with an established practice, which includes both public and private sector clientele, has openings for Resident Project Representatives (RPR’s) on a large sewer project between Bristol and Abingdon, Virginia. RPR’s are also commonly referred to as Construction Inspectors or Project Inspectors. The project involves gravity sewer, force mains and pumping stations,

The ideal candidate will either have a High School Diploma and prior experience as an RPR and/or construction experience on sewer improvements projects or waterline extensions, or engineering background/education with 5-10 years of experience involving sewer improvements projects or waterline extensions. This is a temporary position that the candidate will hold throughout the duration of the project. Forty (40) hours a week is to be expected. The project has been bid and is anticipated to begin this fall, lasting approximately 425 days to substantial completion with a 60 day closeout period.

RPR Responsibilities:

· Site observation to ensure the Work progresses in accordance with the Contract Documents

· Record keeping – maintains a daily logbook and/or daily reports of all activities occurring at the project site

· Provide progress reports

· Review Contractor pay requests and progress schedules

· Prepares and maintains Record Drawings of construction installations and deviations from plans

· Review equipment operation and material on job site

· Interprets specifications as related to materials and workmanship

· Observe and document construction and testing activities

· Assist the Engineer with substantial completion and final completion inspections

· An RPR is the Engineer’s agent at the project site, and will act as directed by and under the supervision of the Engineer

Job Type: Temporary

Benefits:

· 401(k) matching

License/Certification:

· Driver’s License (Preferred)

If you have any questions, reach out to swood@t-l.com.

Multi-office mid-Atlantic E/A firm seeking a Survey Party Chief to join a group of engineers, architects, and CAD technicians eager to learn in a collaborative work environment. We are seeking self-motivated, self-starters, welcomed to be involved in the creative process providing excellent solutions to our clients and our communities. Great flexible hours and benefits. We work in and outside the office, from home, in meetings, in the field and in the community. We provide the full array of engineering and architecture services from multiple locations, covering a broad range of building types, environments, and delivery methods. The successful candidate will have strong customer focus and strives to exceed customer. Send us a convincing resume that characterizes your skills in design, communicating, planning, and delivering projects on time and on budget. The depth and type of your experience, professional goals, and skills, may interest us as much, or more, as your number of years of practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• 2 years’ experience as a Party Chief
• Solid work ethic and team-player attitude
• Willing and able to work occasional overtime
• SIT certification or License is preferred but not required
• Driver’s License

Duties:

• Work without immediate supervision and make technical and procedural decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
• Directs and conducts surveys for clients coordinating with the survey field crew
• Ensures surveys are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Manage and perform field survey work
• Work primarily in the field on control, boundary, topography, construction staking, and other tasks on a one or two-person crew
• Responsible for using assigned survey equipment proficiently to collect and document survey data that is consistently accurate, thorough, and complete
• Interpret drawings, legal survey plans, field data, field sketches, base maps, safety procedures to implement successful project completion
• Maintain accurate and legible field notes
• Perform layout
• Direct and train the Survey Assistant in the operation of survey equipment
• Be a team leader for the crew by setting examples and managing instrument personnel

Multi-office mid-Atlantic E/A firm seeking a Rodman to join a group of engineers, architects, and CAD technicians eager to learn in a collaborative work environment. We are seeking self-motivated, self-starters, welcomed to be involved in the creative process providing excellent solutions to our clients and our communities. Great flexible hours and benefits. We work in and outside the office, from home, in meetings, in the field and in the community. We provide the full array of engineering and architecture services from multiple locations, covering a broad range of building types, environments, and delivery methods. The successful candidate will have strong customer focus and strives to exceed customer. Send us a convincing resume that characterizes your skills in design, communicating, planning, and delivering projects on time and on budget. The depth and type of your experience, professional goals, and skills, may interest us as much, or more, as your number of years of practice.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

A Rodman is in charge of transporting and setting up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey. The task of surveying has tremendous significance when it comes to determining property lines.

Survey Setup:

• Load all needed equipment into the vehicles before heading out to the various properties that the crew will survey during the day.
• keep the company vehicle, tools and equipment clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns
• Clear any brush or trees away from the survey line.
• Lays out stakes to prepare for elevation measurements.

Assisting the Field Engineer/Surveyor:

• Assist with layout of Horizontal and Vertical control lines for concrete formwork, anchor bolts, and MEP layout.
• Operate Total Station and level to obtain accurate measurements for control and as-builts.
• Assist with collecting information from the field.
• Holding the prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points.
• Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
• Measures how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment, and helps with the various pieces of survey equipment.

Job Requirements: 

• Education – High School Diploma (or GED / High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 1-year experience preferred, assisting in surveying procedures and  operations but not required. 
• Able to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then be able to perform the task or project discussed. Also, to be able to ask questions to insure you understand the information given.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions and work environments including dusty, wet, loud noises, etc.
• Using basic mathematics and reading numerals 

Licensed Architect – Radford, Bristol, Johnson City, Wise

Multi-office mid-Atlantic E/A firm seeking experienced licensed Architects to lead a fabulous collaborative work environment. We are seeking self-motivated, self-starters, welcomed to be involved in the creative process providing excellent solutions to our clients and our communities. Great flexible hours and benefits. We are seeking those knowledgeable in the full array of design tools like Revit, AutoCad, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator and similar software, with experience and a passion for mentoring and encouraging staff in their own development and contributions in design as well as the full scope of architectural services through final completion of projects. The successful candidate’s career path includes leadership in business development, client interaction and growth of practice. We work in and outside the office, from home, in meetings, in the field and in the community. We provide the full array of architecture and engineering services from multiple locations, covering a broad range of building types, environments, and delivery methods. Our market sector is diverse, primarily public educational (K-12 and Higher Ed), cultural, and local government, but also includes private commercial, housing, and industrial. Send us a convincing resume with portfolio that characterizes your skills in design and leading design colleagues, communicating, planning, and delivering projects on time and on budget. The depth and type of your experience, professional goals, and skills, may interest us as much, or more, as your number of years of practice.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Professional Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• NCARB Certificate and registration in the Commonwealth of Virginia or capability thereof through NCARB reciprocity process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficient in building construction techniques, products, and systems (conversant in structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Knowledge and skill in applying general design standards and methods of documentation in the form of drawings and specifications.
• Experience in training and directing the work of others.
• Ability to design and plan major construction projects.
• Familiar with national building codes and how to interpret local zoning ordinances.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Architecture and Revit.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience in developing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail oriented – excellent written and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the corporate structure.
• Available for occasional overnight travel.
• Solid understanding of architectural production procedures and how they apply to construction techniques.
• Grasp of construction costs/scheduling, time management, and internal budgeting.
• Proactive problem solving abilities.
• Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.