Cad Designer (Civil 3D)
About The Position
We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and have been recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 – 2025. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2026 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day. CAD DESIGNER I/II BASIC JOB FUNCTION The CAD Designer/Operator is a key member of the engineering team, with responsibility for product designs and various projects in the public sector. They will collaborate with a team of civil engineers and project managers to provide outstanding engineering designs and construction documents.
Requirements
- Certification from a college or technical school or an Associate degree in CAD Design
- 4-8+ year(s) of experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit
- Basic knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel
- Basic knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must effectively communicate with all project team members
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and guidance from manager.
- Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete redlines with minimal need for repeated corrections
Responsibilities
- Develop 2D and 3D designs, drawings, plans, exhibits, and maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit under the guidance of the engineering team and project manager.
- Complete construction drawings for water and wastewater projects involving underground and above ground utilities including: pipelines; plan and profiles pumping and booster stations; water and wastewater treatment plant civil and process mechanical features; and electrical, instrumentation, and control systems., land development, roadways, and storm water projects.
- Make calculations as necessary.
- Update, revise, and scale designs as necessary according to client feedback.
- Work with other internal teams to get designs approved and executed.
- Develop specialized knowledge surrounding water management systems (sewers, storm drains, flood control, and more).
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- flexible spending accounts
- health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave and holidays
- two employee assistance programs
- travel assistance program
- 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
- leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
- parental leave
- life and AD&D insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- pet insurance
- 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
- tuition reimbursement
- paid professional memberships
- paid training
- Leadership Academy programs
- milestone anniversary benefits
- peer to peer recognition programs
- the potential for employee stock ownership
- annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
- performance-based bonus eligibility
- merit increase eligibility
- employee referral bonuses
- wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
