Design Specialist (Highway) Trainee

Cherokee Nation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assists in applying civil and highway design engineering principles using AutoCAD and other technical software. Provides technical support to the Design and Right-of-Way sections of the Roads program.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Surveying, Design, or AutoCAD, or six years of equivalent experience. You should be proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, have knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and possess a valid driver's license.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AutoCAD

Eagle Point

Design software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Hydraulic modeling

Job Description

Overview

Assists in the application of principles, methods, engineering fundamentals and techniques of civil and highway design engineering technology with the assistance of AutoCad and other engineering software, by translating designs and providing technical support, to the Design and Right-of-Way sections of the Roads program.


Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or technical school in Engineering, Surveying, Design, or AutoCAD; or six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT  

No additional experience required

COMPUTER SKILLS 

An individual should have knowledge of Design software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be proficient in most engineering software such as AutoCAD or Eagle Point, design, hydraulic modeling, interfacing word processing software, also with standard drafting and engineering equipment. Must have advanced mathematical skills and general knowledge of construction and surveying methods.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government, the largest in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens around the world. Working at the Cherokee Nation means working in the spirit of gadugi – it’s how we say working together. As a work family, we’re committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty; preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values; and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens. With 11,000+ employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are among the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We’re always looking for the next healthcare heroes, classroom leaders, Cherokee language warriors, social services champions, retail experts, law enforcement protectors, construction connoisseurs and so much more. Explore career opportunities with our tribe at cherokeenationjobs.org and follow our page to learn more about the employees who serve the Cherokee people.
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