Bim/Cad Designer - Water/Wastewater

Freese and Nichols is seeking a BIM/CAD Designer to join our Atlanta, or Duluth, Georgia office. This position will focus on design of linear utilities, pump stations and treatment plants for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

At a Project Level

• Understands project requirements, scope of work, and deliverables.

• Understands the wholistic view of the project and may make independent project level decisions that are trusted by the engineers.

• May provide conceptual input to projects during the planning stages.

• Prepares detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge.

• Performs discipline design tasks which regularly require the application of fundamental engineering concept with limited input and direction from the engineer.

• Engages with team members in a professional, responsive, and collaborative manner.

• Coordinates design with other disciplines and coordinates work sharing within team.

• Ensures output is professional, consistent with prevailing standards and satisfies project requirements.

• Performs BIM/CAD quality control on deliverables and incorporates Continuous Improvement into work processes.

• May delegate and supervise tasks assigned to other Designers and Technicians.

At a Company Level

• Utilizes company best practices to set up, maintain, and utilize drawing files in accordance with company CAD Standards.

• May participate in company BIM/CAD practice group meetings and provide feedback on processes to assist in improving company standards.

• Acts as liaison between company CAD Managers and company CAD users to ensure company policies and new technologies are being implemented by all local users.

• Participates in interviewing other positions on this ladder and makes hiring recommendations.

• May manage local CAD libraries for discipline.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering utilizing BIM/CAD software.

• Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D including experience with alignments, pipe networks, surfaces, and data management.

• Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem solve to produce accurate and quality deliverables. Ability to work with all levels of personnel.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Associate Degree in BIM/CAD or Design/Drafting Technology.

• 2+ years experience in Bentley Microstation v8, InRoads or OpenRoads platforms, including design of pipelines in roadway.

• 2+ years experience in Autodesk Revit

• Experience in translation of design/data files between multiple platforms, including GIS Shapefiles, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit and Microstation.

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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