CAD Manager (High-Speed Infrastructure Project- USA)

Protecnium; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international consulting firm is seeking a CAD Manager for a high-speed rail infrastructure project in the USA. The role involves overseeing the CAD design team, ensuring design quality, and collaborating across multiple disciplines. The position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and the potential for long-term employment across various projects.

Servicios

22 days vacation

Medical insurance with 50% coverage

Accommodation provided for initial weeks

Project-related vehicle and gasoline

Professional development opportunities

Formación

• 5-10 years of CADD management experience on large projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Bentley and Autodesk software.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 principles.

Responsabilidades

• Lead CADD delivery for high-speed rail projects.
• Implement and enforce project-wide CADD standards.
• Facilitate training sessions for design teams.

Conocimientos

CADD management

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology

Herramientas

Bentley MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

ProjectWise

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CAD Manager (High-Speed Infrastructure Project- USA)

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Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services in construction. We are currently seeking a CAD Manager for a project in the United States.

• Estimated Duration : 72 months. Upon project completion, we aim to assign the employee to other projects to ensure continuity.
• Schedule : 9 hours daily (including 1 hour for lunch).

Position Description

We are looking for a highly skilled CAD Manager to lead the CAD design team and oversee the production and coordination of high-quality 2D and 3D design deliverables for a high-speed rail infrastructure project in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on ensuring design quality and consistency using advanced tools in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead computer-aided design & drafting (CADD) delivery for a high-speed rail program during design and construction.
• Champion Authority-mandated CADD standards, drive template and workspace configuration, and ensure drawing production aligns with the Digital Strategy, Standards, Manuals and industry best practices.
• Act as the principal liaison between design disciplines, Digital Engineering leadership, and the Authority, optimizing workflows, maintaining data integrity, and elevating overall drafting quality across the program.
• Define, implement, and enforce project-wide CADD standards including but not limited to layers / levels, naming, symbology, annotation, plotting.
• Align all CADD procedures with the Authority’s CADD Manual, Plan Preparation Manual, Digital Strategy, ISO 19650 guidance, and project digital goals.
• Build, deploy, and maintain workspaces, seed files, plot styles, and automated title-block tools for Bentley and Autodesk platforms.
• Oversee multidisciplinary drawing production schedules, ensuring timely submittals that meet the contract and metadata requirements.
• Develop and run automated drawing checkers; issue QA / QC reports and non-conformance logs.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement scripts / macros to automate repetitive drafting tasks, boosting accuracy and efficiency.
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and quick-reference guides for designers and drafters.
• Oversee file naming, versioning, backup, and archiving policies within ProjectWise and the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Maintain continuous communication between the design disciplines, Digital Engineering leadership, Project Managers, and design teams to harmonize standards and resolve issues quickly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive CADD management using Bentley Set of Software on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Prior linear rail experience preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Bentley MicroStation / OpenRail / OpenRoads / iTwin and Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Hands-on experience configuring ProjectWise datasources and managing CDE integrations.
• Knowledge of scripting / automation tools (VBA, Python, AutoLISP, Dynamo).
• Solid experience of ISO 19650 information-management principles and CADD / BIM / GIS interoperability.
• Excellent verbal / written communication, facilitation, and coaching abilities.
• Proven record of leading multidisciplinary drafting teams and negotiating with software vendors.
• Vacation : 22 days.
• Accommodation : Hotel provided for the first two weeks.
• Vehicle and Gasoline : Provided for project-related needs.
• Medical Insurance : 50% coverage for the employee.
• Travel : Covered at the start and end of the project.
• Professional Development : Opportunities to work on national and international projects based on experience and preferences, within a highly specialized technical environment.

The description and conditions outlined herein are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or overall competencies required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

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