CAD Designer

Stantec - Chandler, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chandler, AZ

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The CAD Designer position at Stantec involves working within the Energy & Resources group to support large civil projects, particularly in hydropower, dams, and mining. The role requires collaboration with various teams to deliver high-quality CAD designs using Civil 3D, while adhering to project schedules and budgets. The successful candidate will contribute to the design process and promote a culture of health and safety within the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality Civil3D Design under the direction of the CAD Manager, Engineering Team, and Project Managers.
• Comply with schedules and budget hours for CAD efforts for a wide variety of mining and industrial projects.
• Develop earthwork grading plans and layouts for dams and spillway features using Civil3D.
• Work with remote teams via ProjectWise with minimal oversight.
• Ensure attention to detail and strong QA/QC skills.

Requirements

• Experience using advanced Civil 3D grading features, corridors, roads, volumetrics, and other tools.
• Previous experience working on Dams and Spillways related projects is a plus.
• Previous experience with Civil Site design, Carlson Software, ProjectWise, Globalmapper, and ArcGIS is a plus.
• Solid computer literacy in MS Office products.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is a must.
• Proficiency with MicroStation is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work closely with Project Engineers and adhere to budget guidelines, schedules, and client specifications during the project.
• Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering a quality product.

Nice-to-haves

• Eager to learn with strong listening and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter who demonstrates professionalism and accepts responsibility.
• Team player with a positive attitude towards clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law.