Revit/CAD Designer

GFT. • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • $80,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Revit / CAD Designer to join its Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics team. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of these locations: Denver, Colorado; Roseville or Oakland, California; Phoenix, Arizona; or Salt Lake City, Utah.

The designer will work in a model-centric environment on dam and water infrastructure projects, including new dam designs, rehabilitations, decommissioning, and related structures such as spillways, outlet works, intakes, dam safety monitoring systems, canals, tunnels, and other hydraulic structures. The role involves developing and refining 3D design models, preparing construction documents, and coordinating with survey, utilities, structural, and other disciplines. The designer will use BIM tools and Common Data Environments to support collaboration, data integration, and model quality, and will help address modeling and coordination challenges and improve model-based practices.

The position supports project delivery through concept, preliminary, and final design phases. It requires a strong production mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting project expectations and deadlines. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the dam and hydraulic structure industry.
• Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for dam and hydraulic structure infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and CAD.
• Solid communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related industry experience.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, ACC, Civil3D, and InfraWorks.
• Proficiency in ProjectWise.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of API.
• Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects in a BIM environment.
• Understanding of 3D BIM processes, including clash detection, scheduling, and quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 and other relevant BIM standards.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work within the project Common Data Environment (CDE) and follow established digital delivery workflows.
• Coordinate with Digital Delivery and IT teams to ensure models, data, and standards are applied correctly.
• Support model setup, file organization, and project data integration.
• Help maintain model quality, consistency, and alignment with project BIM standards.
• Troubleshoot basic modeling, referencing, and data exchange issues, escalating when needed.
• Integrate design models with GIS and other project data sources.
• Participate in digital coordination meetings to support model alignment across disciplines.
• Stay current with relevant BIM tools, features, and model-centric design practices.
• Provide informal guidance to team members on model-based workflows and digital tools.
• Assist engineering staff with model-based development of roadway, drainage, dam, dam rehabilitation, dam decommissioning, and appurtenant-structure designs.
• Create and modify 3D models, alignments, profiles, and corridors using Autodesk design platforms.
• Prepare construction documents, plan sheets, engineering design drawings, and other deliverables from project models, including issued-for-construction drawings.
• Interpret and develop site plans, profiles, sections, details, structural layouts, schematics, and equipment layouts for engineering design drawings.
• Read and understand engineering markups for design drawings, plan sets, details, and figures; back-check and review prepared drawings for detail and accuracy.
• Coordinate design elements with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines.
• Apply standards, client requirements, and project specifications to design tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company and client CAD standards, styles, and protocols.
• Participate in project meetings to coordinate technical design and modeling decisions.
• Review design work for quality, accuracy, and constructability within the model environment.
• Support project delivery through concept, preliminary, and final design phases.
• Respond to review comments and revise models and plans accordingly.
• Manage multiple concurrent project tasks and day-to-day workload in line with project expectations and deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed