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Principal CAD/BIM Designer

Hazen and Sawyer
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a CAD/BIM Designer to work alongside project managers and engineers to produce structural BIM (Revit) models, families, and contract drawings for the structural discipline. 

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit with experience in the creation of models, families and contract drawings. The candidate will have 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. AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency would be of benefit.

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.

Position responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Developing Revit models, families, and contract documents
  • 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
  • Reviewing models and drawings for less experienced designers
  • Providing input on CAD/BIM standards and workflows

Qualifications:

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree and 6 to 10 years of experience — or an associate degree/technical certification and 6 to 10 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D would be a benefit
  • Experience leading and coordinating drawing production for medium and large sized projects.


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


Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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