CAD Systems Manager (Civil 3D)

Lochmueller Group

Evansville (IN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Work/Life Balance opportunities

401k with company match

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Indiana is seeking a CAD Systems Manager to develop and manage AutoCAD standards, train users, and optimize CAD workflows. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role offers competitive compensation and emphasizes a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in CAD management.
Experience in leading design teams across multiple disciplines.
Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage AutoCAD standards across multiple states.
Train and mentor CAD users on application skills and standards.
Analyze and optimize CAD workflows to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of Civil 3D

Leadership in managing multidisciplinary design teams

Proficiency in Autodesk software management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

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We are looking for a talented and experienced CAD Systems Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Civil Designer or CAD Manager with strong expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing firm recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Illinois and Indiana. The CAD Systems Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing design efficiency, ensuring consistency in project deliverables, and driving the adoption of best practices across our organization, ultimately supporting our commitment to high-quality service and innovation for clients.

In this role, you will manage AutoCAD standards and workspaces across multiple states, with a primary focus on Civil 3D. You will be instrumental in establishing and implementing standards and workflows for modeling and plan/production organization-wide. This includes developing and maintaining standards for various public agencies, such as departments of transportation (DOTs) and other public clients. Additionally, you will train and mentor CAD users on core application skills and standards. As the CAD Systems Manager, you will also assess workflows, recommend process improvements, and work closely with IT to upgrade and maintain Autodesk Products and Add-ins.

Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities of this position will include:

Standards Development and Management: Developing, implementing, and maintaining AutoCAD and Civil 3D standards across multiple states. Establishing workflows and best practices for modeling and plan/production organization-wide. Creating and upholding standards for various public agencies, including departments of transportation (DOTs) and other agency clients. Developing and maintaining a layer manager file to standardize color utilities for transportation projects, and collaborating with survey teams to establish separate base files for right-of-way, property lines, easements, and section lines
Training and Mentorship: Participating in the development and delivery of training for CAD users on core Civil 3D application skills, standards, and workflows. Providing ongoing mentorship and support to CAD users to enhance proficiency and adherence to standards
Workflow Analysis and Optimization: Analyzing current CAD workflows to identify areas for improvement. Recommending and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and project consistency. Collaborating with project teams to streamline CAD and GIS related workflows and tools
Collaboration and System Maintenance: Working closely with IT to coordinate upgrades, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Autodesk Products, including creating and testing deployment setups. Supporting user management for Autodesk products by optimizing license allocation and collaborating with the Engineering Applications Manager to maintain compliance, manage budgets, and procurement. Ensuring system stability and functionality for CAD users by implementing updates and addressing software issues. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration with project managers and design teams to support efficient project delivery. Participating in production work as needed to keep skills current and stay updated on application advancements
Automation: Develop and maintain workflow automations using AutoLISP, VisualLISP, Dyanmo, or other programming languages.
May perform other duties associated with this role.

Qualifications for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, computer science, or a related field. Equivalent training and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expert-level knowledge of Civil 3D system and standards
Revit experience is a plus.
Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary design teams
Successful track record in project delivery and adherence to standards
Expertise in developing and implementing design standards across multiple disciplines
Experience with software implementation and management
Competency in managing software licensing compliance
Proficiency in managing, patching, and upgrading a diverse set of Autodesk software applications
Familiarity with creating and conducting training programs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuous professional development

What we offer:

Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.

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