CAD Civil Designer - South Central District

Kiewit; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your strong technical knowledge of CAD software to lead a small team on large-scale highway projects. Your expertise will ensure the accuracy of designs and contribute to process improvements, making a significant impact on infrastructure projects across the United States. If you are passionate about construction and eager to take on leadership responsibilities, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values safety, collaboration, and innovation in the construction industry.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of CAD software and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a small project team within CAD discipline.
• Review design documents and perform quality checks on engineering work.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge of CAD

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Bentley Micro Station

Open Roads Designer

Job description

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Requisition ID: 174670

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a CAD Designer for Kiewit, you will provide strong technical knowledge of CAD software (Trimble Business Center) by completing and reviewing designs, identifying workflow-related problems, and implementing process improvements. This person will document problems and resolutions, produce educational materials, present topics to project groups, plan project CAD operations, and lead a small CAD team on large-scale projects. The CAD Designer should possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills for both internal and external groups, uphold safety above all else, and motivation to get the job done right the first time.

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

Location

This person will work on a large highway project in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, mentors, and supports a small project team within CAD discipline.
• Provides guidance, leadership, and training to less experienced engineers.
• Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines, and/or internal customers for work clarity.
• Serves as a technical resource and point of contact for internal project teams and/or external parties.
• Reviews design documents/blueprints from engineers and designers as needed for the project.
• Completes quality checks of design and engineering on the project to ensure accuracy.
• Performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision.
• Completes reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Leads team to identify changes in scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
• Produces design changes as needed to stay within project budget and schedule.
• Voices, develops, and implements process improvements when recognized.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on strategic data analysis.
• Applies various techniques and technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.
• Contributes to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience supporting heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience using Trimble Business Center, Bentley Micro Station, and/or Open Roads Designer.
• Experience leading a small team to complete tasks/designs on a project.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and while collaborating with internal/external parties.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and involve others when solving problems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal presentations, successfully conveying messages and ideas.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering