Senior BIM Modeler (Civil 3D) for Water Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Building Information Modeler for our Water Services Group. The role focuses on independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across multiple disciplines with minimal guidance.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are often constrained. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology.
• 9 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and workload; equivalent related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual layouts to IFC-level models.
• Establish and refine horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, sample lines, and cross-sections.
• Perform earthwork determinations and volume analyses from modeled surfaces.
• Produce construction-ready plan sets and sheets per standards.
• Coordinate models with engineers, designers, surveyors and other disciplines.

Skills

Communication

CAD drafting

Civil 3D

Office software

Team player

Education

High School diploma with CADD training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Building Information Modeler for our Water Services Group. The role focuses on independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across multiple disciplines with minimal guidance.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are often constrained. Travel to client sites may be required.