CAD Designer

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to join their Transmission and Utilities team in Frisco, Texas. The role involves supporting the design of critical infrastructure projects while collaborating with engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience with BIM/CAD software, particularly Autodesk Civil 3D, and understand engineering design principles.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid overtime and a hybrid work schedule with remote options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering design and technical support utilizing BIM/CAD software.
• Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D including alignments and pressure pipe networks.
• Experience translating design/data files across platforms such as GIS shapefiles.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and deliverables to support design decisions.
• Prepare detailed drawings and layouts using BIM/CAD tools.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

BIM/CAD software expertise

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving abilities

Project planning understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in BIM/CAD or Design/Drafting Technology

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Role Overview

Freese and Nichols is seeking a CAD Designer to support our Transmission and Utilities team in Frisco, Texas. As a CAD Designer, you will support the design of linear utilities, pump stations, and treatment plants for water and wastewater infrastructure projects while collaborating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Understand project requirements, scope, and deliverables to support design decisions.
• Provide conceptual input during project planning and identify opportunities for quality improvements.
• Prepare detailed drawings and layouts using BIM/CAD tools and engineering principles.
• Perform design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts with minimal direction.
• Coordinate with design teams, stakeholders, and other disciplines to ensure seamless execution.
• Perform BIM/CAD quality control to ensure deliverables meet professional standards.
• Apply company CAD standards, maintain drawing files, and support best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between CAD Managers and users to support standards and new technologies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering design and technical support utilizing BIM/CAD software.
• Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, pressure pipe networks, gravity pipe networks, surfaces, and data management.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and problem solve to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Preferred: Associate degree in BIM/CAD or Design/Drafting Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in Autodesk Civil 3D, including pipeline design.
• Experience translating design/data files across platforms such as GIS shapefiles, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit, and MicroStation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work.
• Alternative work schedule program with a day off every other Friday.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.