BIM/CAD Designer - Water Resource Design

Freese and Nichols • Atlanta, GA

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Technician/Designer experienced in AutoCAD Civil 3D to join our Dams and Levees Team within the Water Resources Design Group. In this role you will contribute to the planning and design of complex civil infrastructure projects including dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, floodwalls, gates, and related water resource structures. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project managers across disciplines while taking an active role in producing high-quality design drawings and 3D models.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering.
• Advanced expertise in computer operation and CAD software.
• Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem solve to produce accurate and quality deliverables.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in CAD Drafting and design certificate or Autodesk professional
• Familiarity with Revit or MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models, drawings, and details for dam, levee, and related water resource projects.
• Utilize and interpret survey data to build accurate 3D surfaces, cross-sections, grading, alignments, and profiles for existing and proposed conditions.
• Interpret sketches, markups, and redlines provided by design engineers and translate them into precise CAD deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to produce construction plans, conceptual figures, and technical drawings.
• Apply and maintain company CAD standards and assist in updating templates, styles, blocks, and processes to meet the team’s needs.
• Conduct quality control reviews on models, drawings, and received survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Train and mentor CAD staff and engineers in drawing production and CAD best practices.
• Assist in CAD workload coordination within the Dams and Levees team and across related water resources projects.
• Lead CAD activities on assigned projects and may manage CAD staff or the team’s CAD library.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with flexibility to adapt as team and project needs evolve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Flexible work environment
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED