Senior Designer

As a Senior Designer at our Mechanicsburg, PA location, your key responsibilities include preparing contract plans and sketches using industry-leading software like Bentley MicroStation and Civil 3D. You'll supervise the highway project team alongside the Work Group Leader, tackle complex design tasks independently, interpret field survey data, and prepare construction details and design submissions for review agencies. Your role ensures the quality and precision of design projects.

To be considered for the Senior Designer position in Mechanicsburg, PA, candidates must have an associate degree or equivalent technical education. Additionally, a minimum of eight years of experience in a highway design setting is required, combined with expertise in software such as Bentley MicroStation and AutoCAD. Familiarity with PennDOT procedures and highway design practices is also highly valued.

The Senior Designer role is critical to the success of highway projects in Mechanicsburg. You will leverage your extensive experience to perform complex design tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring that projects meet industry standards and client expectations. Your ability to interpret survey data and prepare accurate plans will help maintain the integrity and feasibility of each project, thus contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of highway infrastructure.

A Senior Designer at our Mechanicsburg location is expected to be skilled in utilizing Bentley MicroStation CADD, lnRoads, OpenRoads, and MicroDesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software. Proficiency in these tools is essential for creating high-quality construction plans and ensuring seamless project execution.

In the role of Senior Designer, candidates can expect an estimated salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per year. This compensation reflects the experience and specialized skills that candidates bring to highway design projects in Mechanicsburg.

When answering this question, detail your familiarity and experience with Bentley MicroStation CADD. Discuss specific projects you’ve worked on, how you've utilized the software for design tasks, and any challenges you overcame while using it. Emphasize your proficiency and willingness to stay updated with software advancements.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. Share examples of past projects where you successfully met deadlines, the strategies you implemented to stay organized, and how you communicated with your team to streamline efforts.

This question allows you to showcase your knowledge of PennDOT procedures. Provide an overview of significant specifications and standards that are essential in highway design, and discuss how you've adhered to these in your past roles to ensure compliance and quality.

Choose a specific project that highlights your problem-solving skills and independence. Discuss the design challenge, your approach to solving it, the outcome, and what tools you used to achieve success. This shows your capability in handling responsibility.

Highlight your meticulous approach to design work. Share methods you use to check your calculations and verify design elements. Discuss the importance of collaboration with field survey teams and how you maintain communication to ensure every detail is spot on.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning in the design field. Explain the resources you utilize, such as workshops, online courses, or professional organizations, to stay informed about new technologies and techniques relevant to highway design.

Frame your response by discussing a specific instance of feedback, how you took it constructively, and what changes you made as a result. Emphasize your growth mindset and ability to integrate feedback into future work.

Express the importance you place on teamwork in the design process. Share examples of how you have effectively collaborated with engineers, project managers, or other designers to achieve project goals, highlighting your communication skills and respect for diverse opinions.

Discuss common challenges such as balancing budget constraints with design quality. Share your insights on how you navigate these challenges, ensuring that you remain focused on safety and functionality while still meeting project objectives.

Craft an answer that reflects your enthusiasm for the company’s values, projects, and culture. Be sincere about your passion for highway design and how you see yourself contributing positively to the team and the projects you undertake.