Mid-Level Civil BIM Designer

Carollo Engineers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, a premier water-focused engineering firm, seeks a skilled CAD/BIM designer in Honolulu to develop civil site plans, grading, paving, drainage, and piping layouts. You will work with engineers to translate survey data into plan sets and 3D models, maintaining CAD/BIM standards and supporting junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in engineering design, strong AutoCAD/Civil3D skills, and a practical understanding of site, piping, and BIM concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in engineering design.
• Strong CAD/BIM skills and ability to produce plan sets.
• Fundamental knowledge of piping, gravity, and site design.

Responsibilities

• Develop scaled civil site plans with grading, paving, and drainage.
• Understand survey files and generate Digital Terrain Models.
• Create earthwork quantities and reports for projects.
• Establish piping alignments for site and linear infrastructure.
• Coordinate modeling/drawing production between disciplines.
• Quality check drafted products against CAD/BIM standards.
• Generate plan sets from 3D models to final drawings.
• Provide basic CAD support to junior staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

BIM

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges. We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities. Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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/pressure and gravity systems to generate plan and profile 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 plan sets from 3D design models to develop into final contract drawings
• Provide basic CAD technical support for junior level staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 ‐ 10 years’ 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 Civil3D design drawings
• Working knowledge of 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 of in Autodesk Civil 3D both in grading and piping networks
• Proficient with AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience in either surveying or inspection
• Experience in detail design of water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure
• Associate degree in related technical field

Compensation Range

$48 to $58 per hour. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.