CAD Technician

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule with up to 40% of

Annual bonus

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Company cabins in Red River, NM and in

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician in Dallas, TX to support water and wastewater projects including pumps, treatment plants and linear utilities. You will develop accurate drawings, maintain project files and turn concepts into construction docs.

You will collaborate with engineers and designers, apply CAD standards, manage BIM/CAD data, and participate in preparing final deliverables. A hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of BIM/CAD experience in a 3D environment.
• Working knowledge of BIM/CAD software and basic drafting practices.
• Aptitude for mathematics, reading engineering drawings and maps and visualizing designs in 3D.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, apply revisions and collaborate with engineers, designers and project teams.
• Preferred: Associate degree in BIM/CAD drafting and design or a related field
• Experience supporting water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D to develop engineering drawings
• Familiarity with survey data, drawing file management and CAD standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine to moderately complex drawings using BIM and CAD software.
• Interpret sketches and design markups to develop accurate drawings.
• Incorporate revisions from markups and address corrections.
• Apply CAD standards and follow project guidance from managers and lead CAD staff.
• Develop layouts, cross-sections and production documents with input from engineers and designers.
• Incorporate survey data into drawings and project documentation.
• Organize and maintain BIM/CAD files and prepare final drawing deliverables.
• Support and coach other CAD staff through collaboration.

Skills

BIM/CAD drafting

3D modeling

Engineering drawings

Autodesk Civil 3D

CAD standards

Survey data integration

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in BIM/CAD drafting and design or related field

Tools

BIM/CAD software

CAD file management

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician in Dallas, Texas to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including linear utilities, pump stations and treatment plants. As a BIM/CAD Technician, you will collaborate with engineers, designers and project teams to develop accurate drawings, maintain project files and help turn design concepts into construction documents.

What You'll Do

• Prepare routine to moderately complex engineering and construction drawings using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
• Interpret sketches, design markups and engineering direction to develop accurate drawings and layouts
• Incorporate revisions from markups, review your work and address corrections
• Apply Freese and Nichols CAD standards and follow guidance from project managers, designers and lead CAD staff
• Develop layouts, cross-sections and production documents with direct input from engineers and designers
• Incorporate survey data into drawing development and project documentation
• Organize and maintain BIM/CAD files according to established standards and prepare final drawing deliverables
• Support and coach other CAD staff through collaboration and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience performing BIM/CAD functions in a 3D environment
• Working knowledge of BIM/CAD software and basic drafting practices
• Aptitude for mathematics, reading engineering drawings and maps and visualizing designs in 3D
• Ability to follow technical instructions, apply revisions and collaborate with engineers, designers and project teams
• Preferred: Associate degree in BIM/CAD drafting and design or a related field
• Experience supporting water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D to develop engineering drawings
• Familiarity with survey data, drawing file management and CAD standards

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work. Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.

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. Freese and Nichols provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in our application or interview process, please submit a request through our Contact Us form. Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.