Civil CAD Designer / Senior Designer

$72,800 - $93,600/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Portland, OR

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Portland, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Civil CAD Designer Senior Designer position at Kennedy Jenks involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering and environmental solutions, particularly in the water and wastewater sectors. The role focuses on producing CAD drawings, developing 3D models, and coordinating complex projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in site civil design and will contribute to innovative and sustainable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop CAD drawings for water, wastewater, and recycled water projects.
• Prepare 3D models and layouts from design concepts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform advanced drafting and design tasks in accordance with company, client, and industry standards.
• Coordinate multiple large and complex projects with other engineering disciplines.
• Communicate with supervisors, senior designers, and engineers regarding task execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, research vendor data, and check for code compliance.
• Identify conflicts in design and communicate solutions with project managers.
• Serve as CAD Lead on mid to large-sized projects.
• Mentor team members on Design Delivery workflow and best practices.
• Review the work of others prior to delivery to the internal client.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of experience with site civil and pipeline plan/profile development.
• Proficiency in drafting design-related software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, ProjectWise, Bluebeam REVU, and Microsoft Products.
• Understanding of land surveying, code requirements, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of site civil and site piping engineering principles including grading, drainage, volumetric calculations, and underground utility systems.
• Ability to interact and communicate with multidisciplinary project teams in a positive manner.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Full benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible hybrid work environment to support work-life balance.