Civil 3D Designer

CDM Smith - Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid - Elizabeth, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil 3D Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in civil engineering design software to create precise, innovative, and practical designs for infrastructure projects. As a key player in our design team, you will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for civil design, a strong understanding of 3D modeling, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping our community's infrastructure. Under light supervision, you will lead teams to prepare basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD, which may include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings indicating components of equipment, facilities, or systems through proper translation of level of design (LOD) definitions as applicable. You will utilize advanced CADD drafting/design techniques per the firm's CADD Graphics Standards and utilize information from vendors, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. in the preparation of intelligent models and construction drawings. Additionally, you will perform CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity and act as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic complexity projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team and adherence to the firm's quality and quality control standards and procedures. You will also perform basic checking and/or verification tasks including review of junior staff documents to ensure consistency throughout the construction documents and adherence to company standards and procedures. Your role will involve supporting field assignments as required and performing other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams to prepare basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD.
• Utilizes advanced CADD drafting/design techniques per the firm's CADD Graphics Standards.
• Utilizes information from vendors, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. in the preparation of intelligent models and construction drawings.
• Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity.
• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic complexity projects during the project lifecycle.
• Performs basic checking and/or verification tasks including review of junior staff documents.
• Performs related discipline tasks in support of project engineer, such as reviewing and coordinating specifications.
• Supports field assignments as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design/utility relocation is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design/utility relocation.

Benefits

• Career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations.
• A challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment.
• Support for personal leadership, career growth, and development.
• Encouragement and support to do your very best.