CAD Designer

Quiddity; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health care plans (Medical, Dental, &/

Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity匹 匹

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, AD&D

Paid Family Leave

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Other Benefits

Job summary

Quiddity is seeking a Senior BIM Technician in Texas to support engineers and drafters in producing complete BIM and CAD drawings, layouts, and profiles. You will create structural/mechanical 3D models and detailed plans for site development, drainage, and infrastructure projects using Revit/CAD.

You will train less experienced staff, manage CAD workflows, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality plan sets for agency approval.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 6+ years of related experience or GED with 8+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, Microsoft Office, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce full BIM/CAD drawings and plan sets from concept to final details using Revit and CAD.
• Develop 3D models, layouts, and profiles for site development, drainage, and utilities.
• Set up and manage CAD workspace, files, and documentation.
• Perform QA/QC on own work and review others' work for design conflicts.
• Communicate progress and deadlines with project team and adjust as needed.
• Assist training of junior BIM technicians and support staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination

Staff training

Education

Associates degree

GED/high school

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Senior BIM Technician supports an experienced team of engineers, designers, and drafters to produce full sets of BIM and CAD drawings, layouts, plan and profiles, and associated documents. This includes structural /mechanical 3D Models, mechanical plans, sections, isometrics, and details which include mechanical equipment, piping systems, supports and instrumentation but not limited Process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic profile, using Revit/CAD. The Senior BIM Technician produces high quality; complete plan sets ready for agency approval and assists in the quality review of work from less experienced staff and may work on entry-level design tasks. This position works under general direction for more advanced products and otherwise works independently on routine products. The Senior BIM Technician is responsible for their work and routinely exercises initiative, sound time management and problem-solving skills. This position requires excellent verbal/ written communication skills, and advanced technical skills. This position is expected to assist with the training of less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Works with minimal supervision and coordinates with engineering team members to provide BIM support for the production of 3D models, layouts, plans, detail drawings and profiles from conceptual layout to detailed finished product, using Revit. May help produce similar drawings in CAD. Projects typically include: site development, subdivision plans, drainage, grading, permitting, water distribution and sanity sewer collection systems, etc.
• Using information provided by designers or engineers, develops complete plan sets for projects using Revit and/or CAD including (include the elements of the set here like – site, geometry, utility, grading/drainage) in accordance with plan design standards and requirements.
• Sets up and manages CAD workspace and file systems for production drawings. Manages documents. May help to manage CAD production and standards.
• Completes redlines and plan revisions with minimal direction and may identify design conflicts and bring these to the attention to the appropriate member of the engineering team.
• Communicates and collaborates with project team, providing timely status updates on drawing completion and workload, advising of challenges, and helping to address plan revisions.
• Manages own deadlines and prioritization of assignments.
• Performs QA/QC on own work product and may review the work product of less experienced staff members.
• Resolves day to day BIM issues. Elevates higher risk BIM issues to the BIM Supervisor.
• Pursues continuous learning to maintain and improve industry knowledge, project knowledge, technical ability and understanding of industry standards.
• Assists with training other BIM technicians and staff members.
• Assists Designers and Engineers to update CAD standards and documentation.
• Other work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates and minimum of 6 years of progressively more complex experience or
• Highschool GED and 8 years of progressively more complex experience.
• (Or equivalent combination of education/certification/experience. Experience requirements may be increased for some positions)
• Technical Skills: Demonstrates proficiency with the following software:
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent software
  • BlueBeam or equivalent software
• Can work with minimal supervision.
• Has a solid understanding of standard drafting practices and engineering terminology and can apply them to moderately difficult engineering projects.
• Possesses ability to complete basic mathematical calculations related to engineering design.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good general and technical communication skills -verbal and written.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with the willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes
• Full range of visual depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Can work flexible schedules and overtime as required to support project requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced in a multidiscipline engineering environment including the following
  • Mechanical
  • Piping
  • Structural
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Site

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 14 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we've been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 ½ Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.