Civil CAD Designer

VHB•Washington, DC

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Metro DC offices (Washington, D.C. and Tysons, VA) are seeking a CAD Designer to join our Site Civil/Land Development team to support our land development projects. Responsibilities: Establishes design criteria for an assigned phase of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures. Using CAD techniques, prepares engineering and construction drawings for projects where only minimal information and very rough sketches are provided. Selects design procedures and prepares preliminary designs for engineers' approval. Performs design tasks that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and formulas. Assignments may include developing minor design elements that have not been clearly defined in the layouts or sketches. Mentors and provides guidance to junior staff, helping them understand CAD techniques, design principles, and project requirements. Promotes model-based design concepts that are in-line with VHB initiatives, while learning, fully understanding, and applying VHB standards and, when required, client-prescribed CAD standards. Reviews vendor prints for conformance with contract specifications. Coordinates drafting efforts for projects. Performs routine checking and/or verification tasks. May interface with other departments, clients, and engineers on design projects. Supports project engineers with related design tasks (e.g., writing procedures and specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating). Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals. Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD platform experience required
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Ability to think critically
Ability to multitask
Excels at working in a team environment
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in CADD Civil 3D design for private and municipal projects.
High school diploma or GED
Basic construction practices for civil construction, and ability to generate drawings for engineers, and make suggestions for further development is highly desired
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent analytical and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using model-based design tools and concepts.

Responsibilities

Establishes design criteria for an assigned phase of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.
Using CAD techniques, prepares engineering and construction drawings for projects where only minimal information and very rough sketches are provided.
Selects design procedures and prepares preliminary designs for engineers' approval.
Performs design tasks that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and formulas.
Assignments may include developing minor design elements that have not been clearly defined in the layouts or sketches.
Mentors and provides guidance to junior staff, helping them understand CAD techniques, design principles, and project requirements.
Promotes model-based design concepts that are in-line with VHB initiatives, while learning, fully understanding, and applying VHB standards and, when required, client-prescribed CAD standards.
Reviews vendor prints for conformance with contract specifications.
Coordinates drafting efforts for projects.
Performs routine checking and/or verification tasks.
May interface with other departments, clients, and engineers on design projects.
Supports project engineers with related design tasks (e.g., writing procedures and specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating).
Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.