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Location: Huntsville, AL
Company: Civil Eng. Firm
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
I do drafting on several different projects but also manage the jobsite office of a Major project that will last for atleast another year
Job Requirements
I have a 2 yr degree Associates degree in Drafting & Design Technologies.
Uppers
I like the variety, & my boss lets me make my own hours.
Downers
There are times when I don't have anything to do, I like to stay busy.
Lifestyle
I work basically from 7 am to 4 pm. But things come up so that I usually get a few hour overtime each week. You have to be flexible to meet deadlines when they comeup. This industry has alot of last minute deadlines so you have to be flexible.
Compensation
I make $12/hr in Alabama if I went somewhere else I could make $15 - $22/hr. I do have good benefits Insurance (paid by employer) - Individual medical & dental, disability, life $40,000, & accidental death & dismemberment Cafateria Plan 401(k) Profit sharing (after 12 calendar months) 7 Paid Holidays Personal time earn 2.04 hrs/week
Advice to Jobseekers
Make sure your knowledgeable in different areas.

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