Civil Designer

Spero Solutions; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spero Solutions in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Mid-Level Civil BIM Designer to contribute to water and wastewater facility projects. You will develop scaled civil site plans, establish piping alignments, generate DTMs, and coordinate modeling and drawing production across disciplines on the project level.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of engineering design experience, strong 2D CAD skills, working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and effective communication to support teams from concept

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in engineering design.
• Proficient in 2D CAD with strong knowledge of 3D design for civil projects.
• Experience in water and wastewater facilities design and related infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate drawing production across disciplines at the project level.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM standards and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop scaled civil site plans with grading, paving, and drainage.
• Generate DTMs from survey files and calculate earthwork quantities.
• Establish piping alignments for plan and profile drawings.
• Coordinate modeling and drawing production across disciplines.
• Provide basic CAD support to junior staff and convert data between Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Produce 2D drawing views from 3D models and develop final contract drawings.

Skills

2D CAD

3D design

Coordination

DTM/earthwork

Piping layouts

Communication

Teamwork

AutoCAD

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Mid-Level Civil BIM Designer.

This is a Mid-Level BIM Designer position. The position requires comprehensive proficiency in 2D CAD software and a demonstrated knowledge of 3D design capabilities. This position also requires a good understanding of engineering drawing development in the area of water and wastewater facilities design and the associated infrastructure. Job duties will also include the coordination of drawing production activities between all disciplines at the project level.

At our client you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work.

• Develop scaled civil site plans with grading, paving, and drainage from various media including sketches, PDF’s, and CAD drawings provided by engineers and senior design staff
• Understands survey files, with the ability to generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM)Calculates earthwork quantities/generate reports with an understanding of sloping grades
• Establishes piping alignments to generate plan and profile 2D drawings for both site and linear infrastructure projects
• Coordination of modeling and drawing production activities between all disciplines at the project level
• Provide quality checking of drafted products and conformance with modeling and drawing production standards including project specific CAD/BIM requirements
• Generate 2D drawing views from 3D design models and develop into final contract drawings
• Provide basic CAD technical support for junior level staff
• Convert data between Civil 3D and AutoCAD Other duties as assigned
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in engineering design
• Highly motivated self-starter, results-driven and teamwork oriented
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, Detail oriented, organized and have good follow-up skills
• Basic knowledge of industry pipe standards such as AWWA and ANSI B16
• Fundamental knowledge of survey practices, including georeferencing utilizing grid/ground coordinate systems, Intermediate level of proficiency in the development of 2D civil design drawings
• Working knowledge of 3D design concepts, Fundamental knowledge of BIM as it relates to civil design for piping, valves, and in-line components
• Basic understanding of construction methods for piping installation
• Working knowledge in Autodesk Civil 3D both in grading and piping networks, Proficient with AutoCAD or Civil 3D functions
• Field experience in either surveying or inspection
• Experience in detail design of water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure
• Associate degree in related technical field