Senior BIM Modeler (Civil 3D) for Water Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Building Information Modeler for its Water Services Group to support site development and water infrastructure projects. The role involves developing and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of coordinating with engineers, surveyors, and designers to ensure constructability and design intent is preserved across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and strict attention to detail.
• Flexible team player with ability to adapt to changing requirements.
• Advanced working knowledge of modeling/CADD drafting commands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual layouts through IFC-level models.
• Establish horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, sample lines and cross-sections.
• 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 throughout project delivery.
• Maintain robust data management across project lifecycles.
• Coordinate models with engineers and designers to preserve intent.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Intelligent modeling technologies

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Building Information Modeler for its Water Services Group to support site development and water infrastructure projects. The role involves developing and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of coordinating with engineers, surveyors, and designers to ensure constructability and design intent is preserved across multiple disciplines.