CAD Designer

Mott MacDonald; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a talented BIM Drafter to join our New York/Iselin - Metropark, NJ office, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across North America. You will develop drawings, layouts, and models using Civil3D and Revit, and ensure consistency with company standards.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate or Technical Degree in CAD/Survey/Construction, 5–10 years of experience, and experience with Bentley tools. Strong communication and adaptability to grow into leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years' experience preferred.
• Experience with Bentley tools for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Drafting/BIM experience in a design or construction team.
• Willingness to learn new software as demand arises.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for team-based work.
• Ability to grow beyond initial role and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, layouts, and sketches using Autodesk Civil3D and Revit.
• Review drawings and markup with an organized, methodical mindset.
• Prepare submittal package drawings and track production of required drawings under the direction of the team and task leads.
• Assist in preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information.
• Draft & model within accepted company and/or national standards; assist in the evolution of standards where appropriate.
• Prepare design modifications from provided sketches and data when prototypes or standard libraries are not available.
• Review and check others' models and drafting work for consistency and adherence to procedures, standards, and references.
• Model building services elements.

Skills

BIM drafting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

CAD/Survey/Construction degree

Tools

Bentley tools

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a talented and highly motivated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Drafter to join our New York/Iselin - Metropark, NJ office, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in North America.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, layouts, and sketches with industry standard software (Autodesk Civil3D, Autodesk Revit)
• Conduct drawing review and markup with an organized, methodical mindset
• Prepare submittal package drawings and track production of required drawings under the direction of the team and task leads
• Assist in preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information
• Draft & model within accepted company and/or national standards; assist in the evolution of standards where appropriate
• Prepare design modifications from provided sketches and data when prototypes or standard libraries are not available
• Review and check others' models and drafting work for consistency and adherence to procedures, standards, and references
• Model building services elements

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction from an accredited institution or an acceptable equivalent
• Preferred 5-10 years' experience
• Experience using Bentley tools (e.g., MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenTunnels, OpenFlow, or similar authoring tools) for mechanical and plumbing systems
• Drafting/BIM experience in a design or construction team
• Experience with or willingness to learn new software as the demand arises
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards is a plus
• Excellent communication skills essential for team-based work
• Adaptability to grow beyond the initial role and manage teams

Benefits & Rewards

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $92,000 - $113,000.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.