BIM Modeler - Civil 3D for Water Infrastructure

CDM Smith; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith's Water Services Group seeks an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. You will develop, manage and deliver Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across disciplines with minimal guidance.

The role is fast-paced, requiring attention to detail, self-direction, and ability to coordinate with engineers, designers and surveyors to ensure design intent and constructability are preserved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with vocational training in CADD drafting and Intelligent Modeling.
• 9 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual layouts through IFC-level models.
• Independently establish horizontal alignments, vertical profiles and complex surfaces.
• Generate automated plan, profile, and cross-section sheets per standards.
• Produce coordinated, construction-ready plan sets across all project phases.
• Coordinate models with engineers, designers, surveyors and other disciplines.

Skills

Civil 3D modeling

Technical communication

Self-directed work

CADD drafting

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma with CADD training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

CDM Smith's Water Services Group seeks an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. You will develop, manage and deliver Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across disciplines with minimal guidance.

The role is fast-paced, requiring attention to detail, self-direction, and ability to coordinate with engineers, designers and surveyors to ensure design intent and constructability are preserved.