CAD/BIM Technician — Earthwork & 3D Site Design

Sehlhorst Equipment Services LLC; Cleves (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cross-disciplinary work

Job summary

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is seeking a CAD/BIM Technician to support our team in digital modeling, earthwork takeoffs, and 3D site design for excavation, demolition, and underground utilities projects. You will transform design plans into accurate, buildable models guiding crews and bids.

You will develop 3D surface models, perform takeoffs, and create BIM models from diverse drawings using Civil 3D and Revit, coordinating with engineers and estimators to ensure constructability and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks required.
• Demonstrated experience performing earthwork takeoffs and cut/fill analysis.
• Understanding of grading, site design, and underground utility plan sets.
• Experience with Topcon GPS machine control software a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project models simultaneously.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with estimators, PMs, and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D surface models for earthwork operations, using Civil 3D, Agtek, and Carlson software.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs (cut/fill) to support estimating and bidding.
• Create BIM models from architectural, structural, and civil 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 (civil, utility, grading).
• Import and process survey and GPS data to build accurate existing-conditions models and analyze earthwork production.
• Generate machine-control models/files for Topcon GPS-guided earthmoving equipment.
• Support project managers and estimators with quantity reports, staging plans, and site logistics visuals.
• Review civil and architectural plans for constructability and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain organized CAD/BIM project files and drawing standards.
• Collaborate with field crews, surveyors, and engineers to keep models current as projects progress.

Skills

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

earthwork takeoffs

BIM modeling

coordination

communication

Education

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

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Topcon GPS

Job description

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is seeking a CAD/BIM Technician to support our team in digital modeling, earthwork takeoffs, and 3D site design for excavation, demolition, and underground utilities projects. You will transform design plans into accurate, buildable models guiding crews and bids.

You will develop 3D surface models, perform takeoffs, and create BIM models from diverse drawings using Civil 3D and Revit, coordinating with engineers and estimators to ensure constructability and