F
reese and Nichols
is
seeking an experienced
Civil CAD Technician/Designer
experienced
in AutoCAD Civil 3D to join our Dams and Levees Team within the Water Resources Design Group. In this role you will contribute to the planning and design of complex civil infrastructure projects including dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, floodwalls, gates, and related water resource structures
.
This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project managers across disciplines while taking an active role in producing high-quality design drawings and 3D models.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop 3D models, drawings, and details for
dam
,
levee
, and related water resource projects.
Utilize and interpret survey data to build
accurate
3D surfaces, cross-sections, grading, alignments, and profiles for existing and proposed conditions.
Interpret sketches, markups, and redlines provided by design engineers and translate them into precise CAD deliverables.
Collaborate c
losely
with engineers to produce construction plans, conceptual figures, and technical drawings.
Apply and
maintain
company CAD standards and
assist
in updating templates, styles, blocks, and processes to meet the team’s needs.
Conduct quality control reviews on models, drawings, and received survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Train and mentor CAD staff and engineers in drawing production and CAD best practices.
Assist
in CAD workload coordination within the Dams and Levees team and across related water resources projects.
Lead CAD activities on assigned projects and may manage CAD staff or the team’s CAD library.
Perform other duties as assigned, with flexibility to adapt as team and project needs
evolve
.
Qualifications
5
+ years of experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a broad base in engineering design and technical support
of
engineering
.
Advanced
expertise
in computer operation
and
CAD software.
Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem solve to produce
accurate
and quality deliverables.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience with Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel and Word
Preferred:
Associate degree in CAD
Drafting and design certificate or Autodesk professional
Familiarity with Revit or MicroStation
About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (
L
earn continuously,
E
ngage as family,
A
ct with integrity,
D
eliver quality, and
S
erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at
Benefits That Work for You
), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at
Working at Freese and Nichols
.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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