CAD Designer

TRC Companies • WI-Madison, WI

16h • $67,018 - $80,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking Civil 3D Designers at multiple levels of experience. The ideal candidates will be proficient in collaborating with engineers, hydrogeologists, project managers, and other technical staff to prepare detailed drawings, designs, and figures for technical documents. Strong organizational, communication, and design skills are essential to efficiently produce high-quality outputs while adhering to budget constraints and schedules on multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in civil engineering technology or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in civil design projects utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced 3D and 2D CAD and design support for a diverse range of environmental permitting, design, and construction projects, including renewable energy systems, solid waste containment facilities, stormwater management systems, site remediation, and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Utilize various software packages to develop comprehensive civil drawings for all phases of engineering design.
• Review and interpret regulatory requirements, sketches, notes, survey data, and other input materials to determine the optimal approach for preparing detailed drawings and operating a CAD workstation with high proficiency.
• Demonstrate expert-level understanding of 3D grading design principles and concepts and effectively communicate these skills to team members.
• Mentor CAD users, designers, and engineers on advanced principles of 3D design, grading, and site design using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of internal and external CAD standards and manage the drawing database.
• Ensure the accuracy of drawing records by entering and maintaining detailed drawing database information.
• Perform self-checks on all work and review the work of others to ensure precision and compliance with project specifications.
• Execute complex grading design, volume computations, cross-sections, isopach's, and surface creation using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Develop precise coordinate and elevation tables for construction projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

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