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Principal CAD/BIM Designer

Hazen and Sawyer
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

Hazen and Sawyer has an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAD/BIM Designer to join our Atlanta, GA office to work with project managers and our process mechanical engineers to produce BIM (Revit) models, families, and contract drawings.

This position will also lead the effort of coordinating the development of contract drawings with multiple disciplines, including the coordination of interdisciplinary interactions and the resolution of conflicts as well as the coordination of project deadlines and standards adherence across project deliverables.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70 offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing Revit models, families, and contract documents
  • Developing base files and contract drawings
  • Coordinating contract drawing development with multiple disciplines
  • Performing BIM model clash detection and working with various disciplines to resolve conflicts
  • Training/mentoring less experienced Designers
  • Providing input on CAD/BIM standards and workflows

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit with experience in the creation of models, families, and contract drawings.
  • Experience leading the model and contract drawing development effort for projects, including performing interdisciplinary clash detection and the reconciliation of conflicts as well as ensuring that standards are adhered to.
  • Relevant bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience — or an associate degree/technical certification and 7 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading and coordinating drawing production for small to medium sized projects
  • Experience directing and mentoring less experienced designers
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

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