BIM/CAD Technician - Earthwork & Site Design

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team

Diverse projects

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sehlhorst Equipment Services is seeking a CAD/BIM Technician to support our team through digital modeling, earthwork takeoffs, and 3D site design. This role is central to how we plan and sequence excavation, demolition, and underground utility work – turning design plans into accurate, buildable models that guide our crews and inform our bids.

You will develop 3D surface models using Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks, perform takeoffs, create BIM models, coordinate across disciplines, and support

Qualifications

• Must have strong CAD/BIM coordination and modeling ability.
• Experience with earthwork takeoffs (cut/fill) and analysis.
• Knowledge of grading, site design, and underground utility plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D surface models for earthwork operations using Civil 3D, Agtek, and Carlson.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs to support estimating and bidding.
• Create BIM models from drawings for demolition planning using Civil 3D and Revit.
• Create models of underground utility networks using Civil 3D.
• Coordinate and reconcile design surfaces across disciplines.
• Import and process survey and GPS data to build existing-conditions models.
• Generate machine-control models/files for Topcon GPS-guided equipment.
• Support project managers with quantity reports and site visuals.
• Review plans for constructability and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain CAD/BIM project files and drawing standards.
• Collaborate with field crews, surveyors, and engineers to keep models current.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering Technology/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Topcon GPS machine control

Job description

Sehlhorst Equipment Services is seeking a CAD/BIM Technician to support our team through digital modeling, earthwork takeoffs, and 3D site design. This role is central to how we plan and sequence excavation, demolition, and underground utility work – turning design plans into accurate, buildable models that guide our crews and inform our bids.

You will develop 3D surface models using Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks, perform takeoffs, create BIM models, coordinate across disciplines, and support