CAD Designer

Dewberry; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Denver, Colorado is looking for a CADD Designer with at least three years of experience, preferably in civil and wastewater projects. The role involves collaboration with Civil Engineers to create detailed designs and construction drawings for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers an engaging team environment and is set to close on May 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a CADD designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• High attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and desire to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Civil Engineers to create 3D models and infrastructure designs.
• Prepares comprehensive construction drawing sets for water and sewer systems.
• Processes survey data and incorporates GIS files into project models.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma, A.A. Degree in Drafting or Design

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with Civil Engineers to translate design concepts into detailed 3D surfaces, alignments, corridors, and complex pipe/pressure networks for water, sewer, stormwater, and open channel infrastructure and site civil design.
• Coordinated with Civil Engineers to develop proposed grading plans and digital terrain models (DTMs) to ensure optimal site functionality, drainage (including open channel and drop structure design), and erosion control.
• Prepare comprehensive construction drawings sets, including plans, profiles, cross-sections, erosion control, and technical details for water, sewer, stormwater, and open channel infrastructure and site civil design.
• Process survey data and incorporate GIS or record drawings into active project models.
• Works closely with Civil Engineer.
• Software: AutoCAD Civil 3D (Surfaces, Pipe Networks, & Grading tools)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Familiarity with GIS files
• Autodesk Forma a plus
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for digital markups
• Strong ability to interpret engineering redlines and maintain high QA/QC standards.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• A minimum of Three (3) years of experience as a CADD designer (AutoCAD Civil3D)
• Civil and wastewater emphasis is preferred.
• HS diploma, A.A. Degree in Drafting, Design, or related field preferred
• Experience and demonstrated ability with current versions of AutoCAD and using the Civil 3D package to create surfaces, alignments, and profiles.
• High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills and desire to work in a team environment.

This posting is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Equal Opportunity and Background Checks

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.