Senior Designer - Water & Environment Market

Gresham Smith in; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Parental Leave

Transit program

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a Revit Designer in Nashville to create mechanical process 3D models for water and wastewater facilities using Revit 2024+. You will set up design sheets, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and communicate with clients to deliver high-quality, constructible designs that meet project standards.

Join a hybrid, full-time Nashville team focused on life’s essential infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years as a CAD technician, developing design documents in Revit for mechanical projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater facilities design components (pumps, valves, piping, treatment equipment).
• Extremely proficient in Revit version 2024 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Use Revit to develop mechanical process 3D models for water/wastewater facilities with constructability and standards in mind.
• Set up and develop design sheets, plans, profiles, and details per drawing standards.
• Coordinate mechanical design in Revit with structural, architectural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and instrumentation teams.
• Communicate with design team, clients, and consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Revit design

3D modeling

CAD drafting

Water/wastewater knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

ProjectWise

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO004186

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ)
Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Description

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of experience as a CAD technician, developing design documents in Revit for mechanical projects, performing design tasks using 3D surfaces, and developing 3D facilities particularly water/wastewater facilities
• Familiarity with water/wastewater specific design components such as pumps, valves, piping, and treatment equipment.
• Extremely proficient in Revit version 2024 or higher.
• Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and Bluebeam is a bonus.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues, clients, and public agency officials.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of construction documents, civil/construction design processes, and building systems.

About the Role

As a Revit Designer, you will:

• Use Revit to develop mechanical process 3D models of water/wastewater facilities with consideration for constructability and design standards with minimal oversight.
• Use Revit to execute mechanical process design tasks using 3D surfaces with minimal oversight.
• Set up and develop design sheets, including plans, profiles, and details, in accordance with applicable drawing standards and templates.
• Communicate proactively with the design team, clients, and external consultants to resolve design challenges and technical questions, clarify work product expectations and standards, and produce consistent, high-quality deliverables as a team.
• Work with the design team to resolve comments on design documents from the project team and the client.
• Ability to coordinate mechanical process design in Revit with other disciplines working in the same 3D model including structural, architectural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and instrumentation and control.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D

Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance

Family Planning and Parental Leave

Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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