Cad Designer

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm, as a CAD Designer. You will prepare construction bid documents for public sector water-related infrastructure projects, utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role involves collaboration with engineers and project managers, ensuring accurate and timely project completion. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of CAD experience, a relevant degree or certification, and strong communication skills. Dudek offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, discretionary bonuses, PTO, and an employee stock ownership program, fostering a flexible work-life balance.

Requirements

• Full understanding and highly proficient in latest version of AutoCAD and Civil 3d
• Familiarity with civil and mechanical engineering symbols, plans, and other related drawings
• Strong understanding of construction bid documents and public sector project requirements
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards in water infrastructure design
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and design
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-deadline changing environment
• Exercise good quality control philosophy
• On rare occasions, able to work overtime if required
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and willingness to learn
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• 8+ years of CAD experience in Civil and Mechanical disciplines
• Graduation from certified CAD training program or a technical/Associates degree in engineering or related field
• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Assist in the proposal stage of projects by estimating CAD related workload and opportunities for increased efficiency and development of CAD deliverables
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop detailed CAD drawings for public sector construction bid documents
• Work closely with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and timely completion of design projects
• Research client/agency CAD design requirements and confirm design files to the requirements, for example structured layering, pen tables, line weights, line types, etc
• Set up backgrounds, existing utility research, record drawing review, plotting and base mapping
• Utilize existing design details, templates, tools as needed to efficiently develop plans
• Coordinate with other design team members to ensure consistency and accuracy in project documentation
• Review and revise drawings as needed based on feedback from engineers and clients
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications
• At project completion, transfer client supplied red-line markups to the final record drawing CAD files
• Maintain organized project files and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of California Mechanical Code
• Knowledge of water/wastewater industry
• Knowledge of the design/layout of electrical design plans
• Experience with GIS Software
• Interest in guidance, mentoring, training of other staff in CAD design
• Experience and preference to work in a for-profit private company that constantly seeks to maximize both product quality and company profitability, through development of systems, training and improved efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees