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CAD Designer - Water Resources

The Wooten Company
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Description

The Wooten Company is seeking a CAD Designer to join our Water Resources team based in Raleigh, NC. We are open to candidates working in one of our other 5 offices as well for this role. This candidate will work on water distribution and wastewater conveyance projects, including wastewater pump stations, water booster stations, and elevated water tanks.  This candidate will be responsible for developing design of projects from inception to final construction drawings, while receiving guidance from Project Engineers/ Managers. 


Essential Functions: 

  • Operates AutoCAD/ Civil 3D software with high level of proficiency. 
  • Demonstrates expertise in drafting and design principles for water resources projects. 
  • Prepare construction drawings under minimal supervision. 
  • Work on multiple projects and prioritize work tasks to meet deadlines, while working independently or as part of a team. 
  • Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. 
  • Conforms with company QA/QC procedures during preparation of design documents. 

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience 

  • Associates degree from an accredited technical institute or university preferred with emphasis on Civil Engineering and/or excellent skills in AutoCAD/ Civil 3D. 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience at a civil engineering firm, A/E consulting firm is preferred. 
  • Experience working within the DOT design systems (preferred). 


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, and outside contacts both verbally and in writing. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Word, Excel. 

ABOUT THE WOOTEN COMPANY

We are a multi-disciplinary firm dedicated to providing engineering, geomatics and architectural services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, and private industry across the Carolinas. We provide our clients with consulting for civil / environmental engineering, mechanical / electrical / plumbing engineering, architecture, and GIS / surveying services. These departments collaborate with our team of funding specialists to provide financing assistance for many local government projects, and we pride ourselves on having helped raise over $600 million in grants and loans for infrastructure improvements and community enhancements.  As communities across North and South Carolina face ever changing environmental and economic challenges, we remain dedicated to providing and improving the infrastructure necessary to remain one of the country's best places to live, work, and raise a family.


COMPANY BENEFITS 

  • Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High-Deductible Health Plan and traditional PPO plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life insurance options.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Paid Holidays and PTO.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

PERKS & TOOLS TO SUCCEED 

  • Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
  • Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
  • Branded clothing reimbursement program 
  • Employee Appreciation Events 
  • Job Type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

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