Civil CAD Designer

David Mason + Associates (DMA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

David Mason + Associates in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Civil 3D Designer to join our civil team and support design efforts for education, healthcare, and utility projects. You will prepare CAD/Revit drawings, interpret markups, coordinate with the project manager, and help maintain DMA standards.

This role may involve mentoring staff and providing QA/QC support to ensure accuracy and quality across documents. Follow DMA safety manuals and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable software.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam or equivalent document management software.
• Ability to perform basic design calculations (areas, volumes, percentages).
• Ability to make design decisions based on technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD/Revit drawings and project documents in accordance with company standards.
• Interpret drawing markups and update CAD/Revit files based on plan review comments.
• Coordinate efforts with Project Manager and overall design team.
• Perform work within schedules and prescribed budgets.
• Read and interpret plans, sketches, and specifications.
• May mentor staff technicians and designers; provide QA/QC support.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Design calculations

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

David Mason + Associates has provided high-quality Civil Engineering services since 1989. Our team of professionals prepare design plans for new construction and renovation projects in education, healthcare & utility industries, among others. With a long history of working relationships within the St. Louis region, we’ve also had the opportunity to work on iconic projects such as Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Zoo, City Park - the new MLS Stadium and more! Our St. Louis Civil team is look for an experienced AutoCAD (Civil 3D) Designer with previous experience who is ready to jump in and support the team.

Our Designers perform detailed drafting and support activities related to the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other documents for engineering projects within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties. Typical advancement is based on the quality performance of essential duties and responsibilities. Discretionary advancement is based on employee’s actions and accomplishments. This position may support the indirect supervision, mentoring, and training of Technicians, and Designers.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare CAD/Revit drawings and project documents in accordance with company standards
• Interpret drawing mark-ups and update CAD/Revit files based on plan review comments
• Coordinate efforts with Project Manager and overall design team
• Perform specific work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within prescribed budgets.
• Read and interpret plans, sketches, and specifications.
• May support the training of Staff Technicians and Designers as necessary. Including technical design, CAD/Revit skills, overall standards, processes, and DMA procedures.
• May Provide QA/QC support for Technicians and Designers as it relates to CAD/Revit standards and integration and client specific requirements
• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit or comparable software.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam or equivalent document management software
• Ability to perform basic design calculations, figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to make design decisions based on technical experience