Revit & CAD Designer – Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics (Hybrid)

GFT

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

8 days ago

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Revit / CAD Designer – Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics to join our team. You will develop 3D design models, prepare construction documents, and coordinate with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines in a hybrid work model across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of dam/hydraulic experience, proficiency in BIM tools (Revit, Civil3D, InfraWorks), and a strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality, deliverable designs for dam projects and related

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience in the dam and hydraulic structure industry.
Proficient in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for dam and hydraulic structure infrastructure projects.
Proficient Autodesk Revit, CAD, etc.
Solid communication skills.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.
Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Work within the project Common Data Environment (CDE) following established digital delivery workflows.
Coordinate with the Digital Delivery and IT teams to ensure models, data, and standards are applied correctly.
Support model setup, file organization, and data integration for projects.
Assist with maintaining model quality, consistency, and alignment with project BIM standards.
Troubleshoot basic modeling, referencing, and data exchange issues and elevate when needed.
Integrate design models with GIS and other project data sources for improved project context.
Participate in digital coordination meetings to support model alignment across disciplines.
Stay current with relevant BIM tools, features, and model-centric design practices.
Provide informal guidance to team members on model‑based workflows and digital tools.
Assist engineering staff with the development of roadway, drainage, and related dams, dam rehabilitations, and dam decommissioning along with their appurtenant structures using model‑based workflows.
Assist with the creation and modification of 3D models, alignments, profiles, and corridors using Autodesk design platforms.
Assist with the preparation of construction documents, plan sheets, and design deliverables from project models, including the development of engineering design drawings, issued for construction.
Interpret and develop site plans, profiles, sections, details, structural layouts, schematics, and equipment layout for engineering design drawings, utilizing a firm grasp of civil and structural engineering concepts, such as surface grading, structures, structural reinforcement, and mechanical layout.
Read and understand engineering markups for design drawings, plan sets, details, and figures, maintain attention to detail by back‑checking and reviewing prepared design drawings.
Coordinate design elements with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines
Apply standards, client requirements, and project specifications to design tasks
Ensure compliance with company and client standards with regard to CAD standards, styles and protocols.
Participate in project meetings to coordinate technical design and modeling decisions.
Review design work for quality, accuracy, and constructability within the model environment.
Support project delivery through all phases, including concept, preliminary, and final design.
Assist with responding to review comments and revising models and plans accordingly.
Manage various tasks, working on multiple projects concurrently. Have a clear understanding of individual project expectations and deadlines to manage the day‑to‑day schedule and workload.