Civil CAD Technologist​/Designer

Junior-Level Civil Cad Technologist/Designer

HDR currently has an opening for a junior-level Civil CAD technologist/designer with a background in site/civil design and grading, land development, earthwork projects, or environmental remediation with the technical skills and desire to help support our North American Solid Waste and Remediation program.

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the Civil CAD technologist/designer will work under the direction of a senior CAD designer servicing multiple professional engineers and designers by supporting complex assignments including the development of conceptual layouts, permit level drawings, bid and construction level drawings, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software. The position requires working knowledge and experience in AutoCAD with good working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Experience with grading, utilities (storm, water, sanitary), construction documents and technical knowledge of municipal civil engineering standards is a plus. Work may also entail data compilation, generation of spreadsheets, technical calculations, reports, research, and environmental compliance.

The candidate should have a strong academic and/or internship background along with an initiative to perform computer-aided drafting tasks related to land development, waste management, conceptual facility design, planning, and stormwater management for municipal and private clients. The candidate must be adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment.

In the role of Civil CAD technologist/designer, we will count on you to assist Project Managers/Project Engineers with:

• Preparation of permit, bid, and construction level drawings.
• Developing conceptual plans, site layouts, grading plans and sections, underground utility plans, stormwater drainage plans, and details under the direction of the senior CAD designer and project engineers.
• Performing routine drawing assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Performing administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Performing annotative support.
• Performing other general support duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Applicable technical degree, diploma or combination of relevant education and experience.
• A good understanding of grading, topography, and drainage patterns.
• Proven team player who takes initiative and is confident in their technical skills.
• Willingness to learn and adjust to project needs, evolving standards, and design approaches.
• Strong problem solving and learning ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• 2+ years' experience in civil engineering drafting/design with recent versions of AutoCAD software.
• Proficient knowledge of construction documents.
• Proficient knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft Office product experience
• General background-related experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must