Senior CAD Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior CAD designer uses technology to develop detailed civil construction plan for various land development projects for commercial, residential, and municipal sectors. These designs include plans for site, utilizes, grading, and storm water layout and design, from the beginning stages through final construction plans.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and develop detailed civil construction plans for various land development projects in the commercial, residential, and municipal sectors.
• Design and analyze engineering systems related to land development and utilities
• Development and delivery of calculations for site grading, establishment of utilities and roadways requirements for translation into working drawings
• Use software to create detailed 2D or 3D designs for complex projects.
• Collaborate with others to establish timelines and budgets, as well as solve problems.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and standards, best practices and software technology changes.
• Analyze situational data and come up with creative solutions.
• Assures integrity of AutoCAD data files created.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to set up and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation in accordance with established standards with minimal direction.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge (surfaces, earthworks, profiles, sections).
• Ability to perform basic calculations (slopes, grades, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across teams and levels.
• High attention to detail and self-started with the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in CAD or related field of study (preferred and encouraged).
• Technical training certification in AutoCAD/Drafting.
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience REQUIRED.
• Previous Land Development Experience REQUIRED.  
• Previous Single, Family, and Master - Planned Development (Experience Preferred).

Physical Demands

The physical demands section should detail the physical abilities for the role with or without accommodation.

• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.

Heidt Design, LLC offers competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Short-term Disability (Company paid)
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement
• Tuition Reimbursement Package
• Happy Hour Friday's - Unique Culture and Family Orientated
• Holiday and Heidt Anniversary Parties
• Birthday recognition at the end of each month
• Happy Hours throughout the year and special events
• Weekly office breakfast (typically at least twice a week), occasional lunches, and so much more!