Structural CAD/BIM Designer

Hazen and Sawyer; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Structural CAD/BIM Designer to join its team. The role involves developing structural Revit models and contract documents while ensuring compliance with CAD-BIM standards. Candidates should have 2-6 years of experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit, along with a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid work setting and comprehensive health benefits, fostering a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of AutoCAD 2D or Autodesk Revit experience.
• Basic understanding of structural systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural Revit models and contract documents.
• Follow project CAD-BIM standards to produce contract drawings.
• Coordinate Revit models with other disciplines to avoid interferences.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Revit

3D modeling

Disciplines coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering design or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Structural CAD/BIM Designer for our Fairfax, VA office. As part of our Structural team, this position will develop skills in design software such as Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Candidates will also develop skills in design and detailing while working in a collaborative environment with senior‑level engineering and design staff. Candidates will be required to develop design documents and 3D models for water and wastewater facilities.

Work Setting: Hybrid

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen‑Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under direction of senior staff, develop structural Revit models, families, and contract documents.
• Learn and follow project CAD‑BIM standards, discipline guidelines and instructions from engineers and/or other design staff to produce contract drawings.
• Coordinate structural Revit models and contract drawings with other disciplines (process mechanical, electrical, architectural, HVAC, etc.) to avoid interferences including use of clash detection software.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of AutoCAD 2D or Autodesk Revit experience
• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in an education program with focus in Engineering design, drafting, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of structural steel and concrete systems would be advantageous
• Experience with infrastructure associated with wastewater, water and reclaimed water treatment plants, water storage facilities, pipelines, stormwater systems, pump stations and distributions/collection systems.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location