BIM/CAD Designer

Freese and Nichols • San Antonio, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a BIM/CAD Designer to join our San Antonio, TX office. This position will focus on the design of linear utilities, pump stations, and treatment plants for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves providing conceptual input, preparing detailed drawings, performing design tasks with minimal direction, and coordinating with various teams and stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is ensuring deliverables meet professional standards through BIM/CAD quality control and continuous improvement, while also maintaining company CAD standards and supporting best practices. The position also includes acting as a liaison between CAD Managers and users, assisting with policy implementation and new technologies, and participating in hiring, training, and mentoring. Additionally, the role involves managing CAD team workload, direct reports, and maintaining/updating FNI CAD details and standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering utilizing BIM/CAD software.
• Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D including experience with alignments, pressure pipe networks, gravity pipe networks, surfaces, and data management.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in BIM/CAD or Design/Drafting Technology.
• 10+ years’ experience in Autodesk Civil3D, including design of pipelines
• Experience translating design/data files between multiple platforms, including GIS Shapefiles, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements, scope, and deliverables, making informed decisions trusted by engineers.
• Provide conceptual input during project planning and identify areas for quality improvements.
• Prepare detailed drawings and layouts, applying theoretical and practical engineering knowledge.
• Perform design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts with minimal direction.
• Coordinate with design teams, stakeholders, and other disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure deliverables meet professional and FNI standards, performing BIM/CAD quality control and continuous improvement.
• Utilize company CAD standards, maintain drawing files, and support best practices.
• Act as a liaison between CAD Managers and users, assisting in implementing company policies and new technologies.
• Participate in hiring processes, training, and mentoring team members.
• Focus on self-development, efficiency, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Manage CAD team workload by reviewing project priorities, coordinating assignments, balancing resources, and communicating capacity and schedule needs with project teams.
• Manage direct reports through regular communication, workload planning, coaching, performance feedback, professional development, and support for individual and team goals.
• Maintain and update FNI CAD details and related standards to reflect current practices, improve consistency, and support efficient, high-quality project delivery.

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

What This Job Offers

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