CAD Designer

Mott MacDonald • New York, NY

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We have an opportunity for a talented and highly motivated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Drafter to join our New York/Iselin – Metropark NJ office, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in North America. 

As a BIM Drafter, you will produce models and drawings under the direction of task leads on a multitude of projects. This role requires expertise in developing and coordinating 3D models using Autodesk and/or Bentley software applications for major infrastructure and building projects, particularly in the water/wastewater sector of the industry.

Requirements

• Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction, from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent
• Drafting/BIM experience in a design or construction team
• Experience with or willingness to learn new software as the demand arises
• Excellent communication skills essential for team-based work
• Adaptability to grow beyond the initial role and manage teams

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5-10 years’ experience
• Experience using Bentley tools (e.g. Microstation, OpenBuildings, OpenTunnels, OpenFlow, or similar authoring tools) for mechanical and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, layouts, and sketches with industry standard software (Autodesk Civil3D, Autodesk Revit)
• Conduct drawing review and markup with an organized, methodical mindset
• Prepare submittal package drawings and track production of required drawings under the direction of the team and task leads
• Assist in preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information
• Draft & model within accepted company and/or national standards; assist in the evolution of standards where appropriate
• Prepare design modifications from provided sketches and data when prototypes or standard libraries are not available
• Review and check others' models and drafting work for consistency and adherence to procedures, standards, and references
• Modeling building services elements

Benefits

• At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree