Senior BIM Modeler – Water Infrastructure & Civil 3D Expert

CDM Smith; Fresno (CA); 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 develops, manages, and delivers Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across multiple disciplines with minimal guidance.

This position supports both public- and private-sector projects and requires a detail-oriented, self-directed professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where modeling resources are often constrained.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational training in CADD drafting; 9 years related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as duties require.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models from conceptual layouts to IFC-level models.
• Establish horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, sample lines, and cross-sections.
• Perform earthwork determinations and volume analyses from modeled surfaces.
• Produce automated plan, profile, and cross-section sheets per standards.
• Coordinate models with engineers and other disciplines to ensure constructability.

Skills

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with CADD training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

CADD drafting

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 develops, manages, and delivers Civil 3D models and construction plan sets across multiple disciplines with minimal guidance.

This position supports both public- and private-sector projects and requires a detail-oriented, self-directed professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where modeling resources are often constrained.