Dam and Levee CAD Technician/Designer

Freese and Nichols' is searching for an advanced CAD Technician or CAD Designer experienced in AutoCAD Civil 3D to contribute to rewarding projects in our water resources design group. The candidate will produce 3D models, drawings, and details for heavy civil infrastructure projects on riverbanks, coastal shorelines, dams, spillways, gates, levees, and other water resources structures. The candidate will assist with CAD workload coordination in the group, contribute to interesting projects, and work alongside other CAD technicians and designers, civil engineers, and project managers across the Water Resources Practice. Candidate must work well as part of a design team and communicate effectively. Candidates should have a positive attitude, a high attention to detail, a desire to produce quality work, and a strong work ethic. During the interview process, the candidate may be required to participate in a short and facilitated AutoCAD Civil 3D skills assessment. Compensation will be commensurate to experience. In this role the candidate will utilize and interpret survey data. Develop complex 3D surfaces and models, cross-sections, grading, alignments and profiles for existing and proposed structures. Prepare accurate construction plans and details (or conceptual figures) with minimal input from Engineer. Interpret sketches and markups provided by design engineers. Collaborate with design engineers in the planning and production of complete set of drawings. Utilize Company CAD standards effectively in addition to update templates, styles, blocks, and any other CAD process for the water resources group’s needs. Provide training and guidance to CAD Staff and engineers on drawing set production, as well as perform quality control on models, drawings, and received materials, such as from survey as well as for project CAD deliverables. May lead CAD activities on projects. May manage CAD Library for discipline. May manage CAD staff. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and activities may change at any time. Qualifications 5 years of experience with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering. Advanced expertise in computer operation and in 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 Familiarity with Revit or MicroStation About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve 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 https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. 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 https://www.freese.com/careers/. 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. #LI-Hybrid Join Freese and Nichols and make something meaningful every day. Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.