Civil Design Tech III

McMillen Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) and match

PTO

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is hiring a Civil Design Tech III to elevate water resource projects. You will drive Civil 3D drafting, model development, and cross-team coordination for large, multi-disciplinary efforts from concept to completion.

The role demands 10–15 years in Civil CAD with advanced Civil 3D skills, Revit/Navisworks experience, and strong communication to collaborate with engineers and clients.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive Civil CAD and 3D modeling experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Technical or vocational drafting/design program completion is required; AA/AS preferred.
• Advanced, hands-on expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
• Proficient with plan and profile drawings, grading, corridors, and subassemblies.
• Strong GIS data integration with survey files and coordinate systems.
• Experience in water resources engineering is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage drawing packages from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on large projects.
• Strong technical writing and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct Civil 3D drafting and modeling on large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Create and manage complex models using Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, ReCap, Navisworks.
• Coordinate design reviews via ACC and Bluebeam Revu.
• Translate instructions into detailed drawings and non-routine tasks.
• Plan visuals for intricate designs and solve drafting challenges.
• Lead QA/QC workflows to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.
• Contribute to BIM standards and company-wide Civil 3D guidelines.
• Prepare man-hour estimates for drafting activities and project support.
• Collaborate with Design Technology teams across disciplines.
• Act as SME for problem resolution and guidance to staff.
• Lead project meetings and client design standard adherence.

Skills

Civil CAD

3D modeling

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

QA/QC

Project collaboration

Education

AA/AS in related field preferred

Technical/drafting/design program

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

ReCap

Navisworks

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

Civil Design Tech III

McMillen, Inc. is currently seeking a Civil Design Tech III to join our growing team. As a Design Tech III, you will be instrumental in elevating our water resource projects, driving innovation, delivering high-quality engineering solutions, often requiring creative designs to solve complex design problems. Frequent coordination and communication with design engineers is essential to solving problems, improving processes, and completing projects on time.

Who we are:

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Civil 3D drafting and modeling efforts for large, multi-disciplinary projects across various software platforms and team members.
• Develop and manage complex project models utilizing Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, ReCap, and Navisworks.
• Oversee project files and data environment using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and coordinate design reviews via Bluebeam Revu.
• Translate verbal instructions and conceptual ideas into advanced technical drawings, executing complex, non-routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Conceptualize and plan the visual presentation of intricate, unique designs, adaptively solving challenges that fall outside established drafting standards.
• Lead rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) workflows for major projects to ensure absolute accuracy and strict compliance with company and client standards.
• Actively contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of company-wide BIM and Civil 3D standards.
• Prepare accurate man-hour estimates for drafting activities and overall project support; assist engineering teams in developing and maintaining comprehensive drawing lists.
• Partner with Design Technology personnel across multiple disciplines on large-scale, integrated projects.
• Serve as the primary technical resource and subject matter expert (SME) for problem resolution, guiding both drafting team members and engineering staff.
• Facilitate project meetings, lead design reviews, provide clear, effective project updates. Coordinate directly with clients to implement and adhere to appropriate design standards.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Civil CAD and 3D modeling, ideally within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Technical or vocational program completion in drafting/design is required; an associate degree (AA/AS) in a related field is preferred.
• Advanced, hands-on expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
• Proven proficiency in creating and editing plan and profile drawings, advanced grading plans, corridors, custom subassemblies, and section views.
• Strong ability to coordinate and integrate GIS data, survey files, coordinate systems, datums, and point cloud data into cohesive models.
• Heavy familiarity with channel design, complex grading, and yard piping configurations.
• Dedicated experience in water resources engineering is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently set up, manage, and produce comprehensive engineering design drawing packages from concept to completion.
• Proven success collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple concurrent, fast-paced projects.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and professional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical details to both internal teams and external clients.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $44.00 - $67.42 hr. (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.