About Us: Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

POSITION SUMMARY:        

This entry-level position will work on drafting civil engineering projects utilizing Computer Aided Drafting programs and design software.  This position has a focus in water and wastewater projects.  Project work will involve:  pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage, municipal or regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion structures, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and wastewater collection systems.     

Veterans encouraged to apply.   

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• In coordination with a team of surveyors, project managers, engineers and technicians, performs routine drafting assignments on water/wastewater design projects.
• Utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, ArcGIS, in-house water distribution design model to draft/design projects.
• Will focus on pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal or regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and/or water collection systems drafting/design work.
• Includes transferring information from other team members into Computer Aided Drafting software programs and applying appropriate symbols and drafting standards to create a quality finished product.
• Works with engineer or higher-level technician on full plan development. May prepare drawings from rough sketches or interpretation of field notes.
• Works with licensed surveyors on preparing plats of survey, subdivision plats, ALTA surveys, exhibits, topographic surveys, LiDAR extraction, and any other documentation needed for the survey crews.
• May work with field staff to complete documentation of field conditions for eventual reproduction in drawings.
• Interprets “as-built” and redline information and makes appropriate revisions to plans.
• Assists in the development, modification, and application of three dimensional models in the appropriate design software.
• May assist in field with surveying tasks or construction observation/monitoring, as needed. Refer to Survey Technician and Construction Engineering Technician position descriptions for detail of essential functions and responsibilities.
• Under the direction of Project Engineer/Project Manager may interact with vendors in selection of equipment (pumps, pipe materials, valves, treatment equipment, storage tanks, SCADA systems, and metering equipment).
• Manages drafting work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge and abilities in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, ArcGIS and water modeling software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Highly motivated with effective communication skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
• Highly detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Ability to work independently and in a team of professionals
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes
• Ability to learn pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and/or water collection systems

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent required.  2-year degree from technical school or college in design and drafting or civil engineering preferred.

Experience: 

0-3 years drafting experience.  AutoCAD and MS Office experience/training required.  Experience using Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, ArcGIS and water modeling software are preferred.

Travel Expectations:

Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting the outlying locations, attending seminars or business meetings.  Minimum travel is 10-20% of the time depending on projects. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted. 

Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.      

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.