Dam & Levee CAD Designer (Civil 3D) – Hybrid/Remote

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual bonus

Company cabins

Hybrid work schedule (up to 40% remote

Alternate schedule: every other Friday

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil CAD Technician/Designer to join the Dams and Levees Team within the Water Resources Design Group. You will create 3D models and CAD drawings for dams, levees, spillways, and related water resource projects, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D is required; familiarity with Revit or MicroStation is a plus. The role offers a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using Autodesk Civil 3D in engineering design/technical support.
• Advanced expertise in CAD software and operations.
• Ability to learn, adapt and solve problems to produce quality deliverables.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Preferred: Associate degree in CAD Drafting or design certificate or Autodesk certification.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Revit or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models, drawings, and details for dam, levee, and water resource projects.
• Utilize survey data to build accurate 3D surfaces, cross-sections, grading, alignments, and profiles.
• Interpret sketches/markups into precise CAD deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers to produce construction plans, figures, and technical drawings.
• Apply and maintain CAD standards; update templates, styles, blocks, processes as needed.
• Conduct QA reviews on models, drawings, and survey data for accuracy.
• Train and mentor CAD staff and engineers in drawing production and CAD best practices.
• Coordinate CAD workload within Dams and Levees team and related projects.
• Lead CAD activities on projects; may manage CAD staff or library.
• Perform other duties with flexibility.

Skills

Engineering design

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or CAD Drafting certificate

Autodesk professional certification

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil CAD Technician/Designer to join the Dams and Levees Team within the Water Resources Design Group. You will create 3D models and CAD drawings for dams, levees, spillways, and related water resource projects, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D is required; familiarity with Revit or MicroStation is a plus. The role offers a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and opportunities to mentor