Transportation CAD Designer (Civil 3D/Open Roads)

Spicer Group Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

The latest industry technology

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group Inc. is hiring a CAD Designer for its Transportation Service Line in Michigan.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining 3D roadway models, reviewing plans, and collaborating with engineers to ensure design intent and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD software proficiency (Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley ORD) and a solid understanding of roadway design principles, with a track record of delivering robust infrastructure models and quantity summaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley ORD, or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong understanding of roadway design principles and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D roadway models using CAD software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley (ORD) Open Roads Designer, or similar platforms.
• Review plans, identify plan issues, prepare RFI documentation.
• Interpret design intent, make design recommendations.
• Prepare quantity takeoff calculations and project quantity summaries with professional presentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to interpret design criteria and incorporate them into accurate models.
• Maintain and update models throughout construction as field changes occur.
• Review and verify design data to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Mentor junior technicians and designers and provide technical guidance on modeling best practices.
• Coordinate with team members to integrate model data into field practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, software updates, and best practices.
• Regularly attends meetings with project manager and client(s) throughout the design process.
• Physical presence is an essential function of this role.
• The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAD-related certifications (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley ORD Open Roads Designer

Job description

Spicer Group Inc. is hiring a CAD Designer for its Transportation Service Line in Michigan.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining 3D roadway models, reviewing plans, and collaborating with engineers to ensure design intent and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD software proficiency (Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley ORD) and a solid understanding of roadway design principles, with a track record of delivering robust infrastructure models and quantity summaries.