Senior CAD Water Resources Designer

$79,040 - $118,560/Yr

AtkinsRéalis - Henderson, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Henderson, NV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior CAD Water Resources Designer to provide design, production, and coordination of construction plans and drawings for engineering projects. This role requires strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Plant 3D, and involves working on various design aspects including utilities, grading, drainage, and water systems. The position also includes supervising junior designers and technicians, making design decisions, and ensuring compliance with governmental codes and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides design, production, and coordination of construction plans and drawings in support of engineering projects.
• Selects and recommends design procedures as directed.
• Involves conceptual and final design of utilities, grading, pavement and drainage, electrical diagrams, mechanical details, and roadway alignment.
• Researches, recommends, and presents alternate design approaches based on client requests and governmental code requirements.
• Performs and supervises designs utilizing CAD.
• Coordinates, monitors, and oversees design completion, permit applications, material quantities, and cost estimates performed by junior designers and technicians.
• Assists junior professionals in making design decisions.
• May write specifications, feasibility studies, plans, and preliminary reports.
• Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.
• May train less experienced junior professionals, designers, and CAD technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline plus five years' experience, or Associate's degree plus a minimum of ten years' progressive drafting and design experience, including at least five as a Designer, or HS diploma plus a minimum of fifteen years progressive drafting and design experience, including at least ten as a Designer.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD design packages: Civil 3D, Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks.
• Familiarity with Dynamo for Revit is preferred.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Dynamo for Revit.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around various demographics.
• Employee-funded Foundation with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities.