CDM Smith
Senior Civil 3D Designer
CDM Smith, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23518
CDM Smith Senior Civil 3D Designer Norfolk, Virginia Apply Now We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil 3D Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in civil engineering design software to create precise, innovative and practical designs for infrastructure projects.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.As a key player in our design team, you will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for civil design, a strong understanding of 3D modeling, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping our community's infrastructure.Main responsibilities include:With high-level goals provided, prepares basic to highly complex intelligent models, details and/or general arrangement drawings through proper translation of level of design (LOD), drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of predominantly practical engineering knowledge.Reviews manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints for aid in design documents.Provides lower‐level modeling personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements.Determines material needs and performs necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references per firm’s standards.Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity. Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic to moderately complex projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team.Performs crosscheck of drawings to ensure consistency of drawings, cross sections, section placement layering guidelines, and adherence to firm’s Q/QC standards.Provides general conceptual input to projects during the planning stages and supports or leads field assignments as required.Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, file management and/or, filing prints, distributing drawings, and assisting in making simple design calculations, and coordinating specifications with drawings.Establishes design criteria for assigned phases of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.12 years of related experience.Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred Qualifications:Prefer proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design/utility relocation.Skills and Abilities:Good communication skills with strict attention to detail.Demonstrates ability to be a flexible team player and have the ability to adapt to changing requirements.Possesses software experience in the use of Microsoft Office for design-related tasks.Advanced working knowledge of the intelligent modeling/CADD drafting commands.Solid working knowledge of intelligent modeling technologies.Job Site Location:
Mid-Atlantic United StatesAmount of Travel Required:
5%Assignment Category:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.As a key player in our design team, you will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for civil design, a strong understanding of 3D modeling, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping our community's infrastructure.Main responsibilities include:With high-level goals provided, prepares basic to highly complex intelligent models, details and/or general arrangement drawings through proper translation of level of design (LOD), drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of predominantly practical engineering knowledge.Reviews manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints for aid in design documents.Provides lower‐level modeling personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements.Determines material needs and performs necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references per firm’s standards.Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity. Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic to moderately complex projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team.Performs crosscheck of drawings to ensure consistency of drawings, cross sections, section placement layering guidelines, and adherence to firm’s Q/QC standards.Provides general conceptual input to projects during the planning stages and supports or leads field assignments as required.Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, file management and/or, filing prints, distributing drawings, and assisting in making simple design calculations, and coordinating specifications with drawings.Establishes design criteria for assigned phases of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.12 years of related experience.Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred Qualifications:Prefer proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design/utility relocation.Skills and Abilities:Good communication skills with strict attention to detail.Demonstrates ability to be a flexible team player and have the ability to adapt to changing requirements.Possesses software experience in the use of Microsoft Office for design-related tasks.Advanced working knowledge of the intelligent modeling/CADD drafting commands.Solid working knowledge of intelligent modeling technologies.Job Site Location:
Mid-Atlantic United StatesAmount of Travel Required:
5%Assignment Category:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.
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