Water Infrastructure CAD Designer and BIM Specialist

AtkinsRéalis; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV is seeking a CAD Designer (Water Infrastructure) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design utilities, water and sewer systems, and support BIM coordination across offices, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and Plant 3D.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design quality, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to lead CAD/BIM production workflows across global design offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent technical discipline plus a minimum of five years' experience, or
• Associate's degree plus a minimum of twelve years' progressive drafting and design experience, including at least four as a Designer.
• Must have experience on multi-discipline projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3-D, Revit and Plant 3D with expertise in at least one of the software platforms.
• Proven experience with CAD team management, AutoDesk Construction Cloud folder setup, project folder maintenance, and project phasing.
• Must have strong communication skills for both internal and external clients, be willing to set and enforce BIM standards, provide creative and innovative solutions to design processes.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on expertise in multi‑discipline water infrastructure project delivery using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Plant 3D, with advanced proficiency in at least one platform and the ability to apply that expertise to efficiently coordinate design production.

Responsibilities

• Typical duties will involve conceptual and final design of utilities, grading, pavement and drainage, mechanical details for structures or bridges, roadway alignment, sanitary sewer pump station, and water & sewer systems/treatment plant design, etc.
• Reads and interprets survey data, legal description, government standards and codes, and applies to design.
• Performs calculations, utilizing knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry as required.
• Develops and lays out conceptual designs for proposals to be reviewed by senior technical professionals or project managers for conformance with specifications and client requirements.
• Develops and lays out final plan designs on assigned project or portions of projects.
• Performs designs utilizing CAD. Develops sections of projects or details for construction projects.
• May prepare exhibits, specifications, cost estimates and permit applications. Maintains good knowledge of governmental regulations, codes and ordinances and applies them to plans, as needed.
• Manages BIM support and coordination on multi-discipline projects. Performs project oversight associated with overall BIM management activities.
• Provides oversight and training to young designers and engineers.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Skills

CAD team management

Strong communication

BIM standards enforcement

Project coordination

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture or equivalent

Associate's degree + 12 years drafting/design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV is seeking a CAD Designer (Water Infrastructure) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design utilities, water and sewer systems, and support BIM coordination across offices, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and Plant 3D.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design quality, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to lead CAD/BIM production workflows across global design offices.