Senior BIM Modeler – Civil 3D for Water Systems

CDM Smith; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith’s Water Services Group seeks an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. The role focuses on independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across disciplines with minimal guidance.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are constrained.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual and preliminary layouts through IFC-level models.
• Independently refine horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, sample lines, section views, and complex surfaces.
• Perform pressure and gravity pipe modeling for water, wastewater, and storm systems.
• Generate automated plan, profile, and cross-section sheets per firm standards and produce construction-ready plan sets.
• Coordinate models with engineers, designers, surveyors and other disciplines to ensure constructability.
• Provide technical direction and review, with limited junior staff oversight as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced CADD modeling

Intelligent modeling

Education

HS diploma with CADD tech training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

CDM Smith’s Water Services Group seeks an experienced Building Information Modeler to support site development and water infrastructure projects. The role focuses on independently developing, managing, and delivering Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across disciplines with minimal guidance.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where modeling resources are constrained.