Structural CAD/BIM Designer

Hazen and Sawyer; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Disability coverage

Paid holidays and PTO

Employer-contributed 401(k)

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a CAD/BIM Designer to work with project managers and engineers on structural BIM (Revit) models, families, and contract drawings. You will lead model and drawing development, perform clash detection, and ensure standards are followed. Proficiency in Revit is essential; AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.

The role includes mentoring junior designers and coordinating with multiple disciplines on medium to large projects, contributing to high-quality, deliverable work.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor's degree and 6–10 years of experience in CAD/BIM design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
• Experience leading and coordinating drawing production for medium/large projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop Revit models, families, and contract documents for structural discipline.
• Coordinate contract drawing development with multiple disciplines.
• Perform BIM model clash detection and resolve conflicts with teams.
• Train/mentor less experienced designers and review their work.
• Provide input on CAD/BIM standards and workflows.

Skills

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Mentoring

Drawing production leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree/technical certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a CAD/BIM Designer to work alongside project managers and engineers to produce structural BIM (Revit) models, families, and contract drawings for the structural discipline.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit with experience in the creation of models, families and contract drawings. The candidate will have experience leading the model and contract drawing development effort for projects, including performing interdisciplinary clash detection and the reconciliation of conflicts as well as ensuring that standards are adhered to. AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency would be of benefit.

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.

Position Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To

• Developing Revit models, families, and contract documents
• Coordinating contract drawing development with multiple disciplines
• Performing BIM model clash detection and working with various disciplines to resolve conflicts
• Training/mentoring less experienced designers
• Reviewing models and drawings for less experienced designers
• Providing input on CAD/BIM standards and workflows

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor's degree and 6 to 10 years of experience - or an associate degree/technical certification and 6 to 10 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D would be a benefit
• Experience leading and coordinating drawing production for medium and large sized projects.

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