Senior BIM Modeler - Civil 3D for Water Infra

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith’s Water Services Group is seeking an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. This role requires independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets with minimal guidance.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are often constrained. Domestic or international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling; 9 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual layouts through IFC-level models.
• Establish/refine horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, sample lines, section views, and cross-section production.
• Perform pressure and gravity pipe modeling for water, wastewater, and storm systems.
• Generate automated plan, profile, and cross-section sheets per standards.
• Produce coordinated, construction-ready plan sets across project phases.
• Maintain data management and model integrity across lifecycles.
• Coordinate models with engineers, designers, surveyors and other disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and review while guiding junior staff when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with CAD training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith’s Water Services Group is seeking an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. This role requires independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets with minimal guidance.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are often constrained. Domestic or international travel may be required.