CAD Designer – Transportation 3D Roadway Modeling

Spicer Group Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group in Michigan is seeking a CAD Designer for the Transportation Service Line. You will create and maintain detailed 3D roadway models using CAD software and collaborate with engineers and designers to translate design intent into precise models.

You will review plans, prepare quantity takeoffs, and update models through construction, while mentoring junior staff and staying current with industry software.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software for 3D roadway modeling.
• Strong understanding of roadway design principles and construction.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, and survey data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D roadway models using CAD software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley ORD Open Roads Designer, or similar platforms
• Review plans, identify plan issues, prepare RFI documentation
• Interpret design intent, make design recommendations
• Prepare quantity takeoff calculations and project quantity summaries with professional presentation
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to interpret design criteria and incorporate them into accurate models
• Maintain and update models throughout construction as field changes occur
• Review and verify design data to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
• Mentor junior technicians and designers and provide technical guidance on modeling best practices
• Coordinate with team members to integrate model data into field practices
• Stay updated on industry trends, software updates, and best practices
• Regularly attends meetings with project manager and client(s) throughout the design process

Skills

Geometric design principles

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley ORD Open Roads Designer

Job description

Spicer Group in Michigan is seeking a CAD Designer for the Transportation Service Line. You will create and maintain detailed 3D roadway models using CAD software and collaborate with engineers and designers to translate design intent into precise models.

You will review plans, prepare quantity takeoffs, and update models through construction, while mentoring junior staff and staying current with industry software.