Sr Design & Technical Integration Technologist

RS&H•Denver, CO

1h•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Sr. Designer to join our Infrastructure team in Denver, CO. This role involves managing CAD standards, providing technical design support, training staff, and managing software products. The position requires a strong understanding of civil engineering principles and proficiency in CAD software, with a focus on Civil 3D. The technologist will be responsible for developing and enforcing CAD standards, managing software, and supporting digital delivery platforms across various project types including aviation, public works, municipal, and site civil projects.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in CAD operations, preferably within the civil engineering industry
Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar applications
Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
Attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high-quality CAD standards
Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments

Nice To Haves

15+ years industry experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other designers to determine CAD requirements and deliverables for various projects, including aviation, public works, municipal, and site civil projects.
Creation of new CAD content to meet enterprise standards, including development of integrated production standards and details to increase efficiency in construction document production.
Partner with the Digital Practice team to develop, standardize, and maintain Civil 3D templates, styles, drawing templates, and CAD standards.
Develop and implement process flows for design development and quality control and assurance efforts.
Assess: Evaluate current workflows, strategies, budgets, projects, and staffing.
Plan: Create a plan for implementation based on CAD Standards.
Solve: Execute the plan, provide required training, develop master templates across disciplines, install necessary software, etc.
Confirm: Demonstrate the success of the plan by evaluating goals established in the assessment.
Develop and enforce CAD Standards and quality control strategies for projects.
Facilitate cross-discipline coordination and conduct project inspections to ensure standards are being followed throughout the full life cycle of projects.
Provide technical design support involving Civil 3D grading, corridor design, utility modeling, earthwork analysis, and quantity takeoffs, as applicable to aviation and site civil projects.
Manage and perform QA/QC reviews of plan sets and project deliverables across multiple offices and jurisdictions.
Provide general CAD technical support to production staff.
Collaborate with engineering, survey, and project management teams to promote standards compliance and production efficiency.
Mentor and train entry-level engineers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
Implement CAD training programs including, but not limited to, developing onboarding training, continuing education for various staff levels, and leading new software rollouts.
Develop and facilitate internal training and workshops on Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and other digital delivery tools while supporting the adoption of standardized workflows.
Coach junior and mid-level design staff on Civil 3D workflows, company standards, and quality control best practices.
Manage software products including, but not limited to, incorporating new version releases and customization of CAD and related products.
Provide hardware and network support, working closely with IT as it relates to CAD production.
Stay informed on industry best practices to create written evaluations and budgets for future technology adoption for the Airfield Market Segment.
Familiarity with GIS, BIM, and CAD 3D for integration of planning and buildings work.
Track updates to the Autodesk AEC Collection, including Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and AutoCAD, and evaluate new tools and workflows for broader adoption.
Support software administration activities, including licensing, template deployment, and troubleshooting for digital delivery tools.
Use SiteOps or comparable site-optimization software to support conceptual site layouts, feasibility studies, grading analysis, and business development efforts.
Lead efforts for the integration of engineering software and plugins.
Work with enterprise Digital Practice and IT to coordinate compatibility between aviation standards and company standards as well as roll out new software and updated versions.
Work with Aviation CAD Standards Committee to determine needs and requirements, implement standards, provide training, and improve processes.
Support consistent CAD and Civil 3D standards across multi-office and multi-region project delivery teams.
Develop advanced Autodesk Civil 3D models (surfaces, corridors, grading) and complete civil/site design for roads, drainage, land development, utilities, and stabilization/restoration projects.
Prepare earthwork calculations, surface models, and QTOs; build accurate existing-condition surfaces using LiDAR, DEMs, survey data, and breaklines.
Manage coordinate systems, data transformations, and lifecycle data management for survey and client datasets.
Participate in client meetings, work independently with minimal direction, and coordinate model/data exchange with internal teams and external consultants.
Create and manage 3D federated models using Autodesk and Bentley tools (Civil 3D, Navisworks, InfraWorks, Bentley iTwin, MicroStation/OpenRoads); perform clash detection and ensure LOD/COBie compliance.
Develop, update, and enforce BIM/CAD standards; conduct QA/QC reviews; and provide training, mentoring, and workflow guidance across Autodesk and Bentley design platforms.
Produce visual renderings and sequencing using Autodesk InfraWorks, Navisworks, Twinmotion, or similar visualization tools.
Perform complex design tasks requiring strong technical judgment, and support field verification or survey activities as needed.
Prepare labor estimates, scopes of work, technical documentation, and proposal materials.
Deliver client consulting, workflow analysis, and adoption support for Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bentley iTwin, and related digital delivery platforms.
Lead digital integrations and data-flow mapping across Autodesk and Bentley ecosystems, support sales teams with technical discovery and solution development.
Create training materials, best-practice guides, and serve as a liaison between clients and internal product teams to relay feature needs and feedback.