CAD Production Designer

Garver Engineering; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Wellness program

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Opportunities for continuing education

Job summary

Garver Engineering is looking for a CAD Production Designer in Harlingen, Texas. In this role, you will develop drafting and design for water and wastewater projects, while mentoring technicians and leading the production of 3D models. Collaboration is vital to meet project schedules and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and strong knowledge of Civil3D, Revit, and MicroStation. The position includes competitive salary packages, health benefits, and support for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of computer-aided drafting and design experience with a civil engineering design team.
• Strong knowledge of Civil3D, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of water & wastewater pipeline and/or pump station design.

Responsibilities

• Develop drafting and design for water and wastewater projects.
• Mentor technicians and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Coordinate survey services and process field data.

Skills

Civil3D

Revit

MicroStation

Drafting and design experience

Water & wastewater pipeline design

Site development

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD or similar

Tools

Bluebeam

ArcMap

Job description

CAD Production Designer – Harlingen, Texas

The CAD Production Designer will develop drafting and design for water and wastewater projects while mentoring technicians. The role leads the production of 3D models and maintains Civil3D/BIM/MicroStation standards within Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center. Collaboration with engineers, production and design leaders, designers, and technicians across multiple disciplines is essential to meet project schedules and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate survey services and process field data.
• Develop surface models, paving/grading plans, yard piping/pipeline plans, demolition plans, and modified plans.
• Create yard piping profiles, pipeline profiles, drainage profiles, and cross sections.
• Calculate dirt work volumes and plan quantities.
• Use layering standards, line types, line widths, and plot styles.
• Organize project setup drawings, base files, general sheets, title blocks, and Plex‑Earth.
• Maintain drawing sheet lists and understand expected sheets based on project phase.
• Adhere to client‑driven CAD and design standards.
• Develop and deploy 3D models independently.
• Ensure compliance with quality programs and Garver standardization.
• Develop, procure, and train on civil standards, details, and tools.
• Work within a multi‑disciplined team (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C) on Water Business Line projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate resources.
• Mentor junior team members, support their growth into complex assignments.
• Review technicians’ work, provide comprehensive markups, and participate in peer‑to‑peer reviews.
• Maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness.

About Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center

The Water Infrastructure Design Center is a hub for highly technical, multi‑discipline design of water and wastewater infrastructure, utilizing the latest 3D and 4D BIM, Civil3D, and MicroStation technologies to deliver efficient, high‑quality projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of computer‑aided drafting and design experience with a civil engineering design team.
• Strong knowledge of Civil3D, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of water & wastewater pipeline and/or pump station design.
• Experience with site development (grading, paving, drainage, piping).
• Experience with water/wastewater, architectural, industrial, or commercial designs.
• General understanding of various building types.
• Experience with multi‑disciplinary CAD designs (piping, structural, electrical, I&C, controls, mechanical, HVAC, process).
• Experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate’s degree in CAD or a similar 2‑year degree.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with BIM360/ACC file sharing software.
• Experience using Bluebeam.
• Experience using ArcMap.
• Experience using StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS.
• Experience with point clouds and processing with ReCap.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline.

Benefits

Garver provides competitive salary packages, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and a wellness program. Employees may receive company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and opportunities for continuing education.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.