CAD Specialist IV; Dams & Mining

Overview

AECOM is seeking a CAD Specialist IV (Dams & Mining) in Denver, Colorado;
Oakland, California; or Sacramento, California for a technical role working with engineers and project managers on a variety of projects within the Dams, Mining and Water Resources markets. Candidates can expect a diverse set of project challenges focused on heavy civil grading for large mines, dams, access roads and stormwater management.

• Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2022, with an emphasis on complex and advanced surface modeling capabilities.
• Ability to take general direction and simple sketches from engineers to then develop design criteria and progress through all stages of design.
• Dams – Grading design and surface modeling for earth-fill, rockfill, conventional concrete and RCC embankments, quarries, spillways, outlet works, foundations and drains.
• Civil/Site
  - Site development, access roads, drainage channels, jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional dams, slope stabilization, retaining walls, detention ponds, land development, surface drainage, and stream restoration.
• Prepare detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities, reservoir storage capacity, and tailing storage.
• Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, break lines, DEMs, and contours.
• Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another.
• Data management of survey and client data through the project life cycle.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Field and survey experience a plus.
• Responsible for providing leadership and direction of specific CAD technologies assigned to the project team.
• Leads the performance of investigations, studies, and the development of designs for a variety of large and complex infrastructure projects with a focus on Dams.
• Prepare and effectively present technical and comprehensive reports verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience with other software a plus:
  • Civil3D; BIM
    360;
    Project Wise;
    Microsoft Excel;
    Google Earth;
    Navis Works; ESRI GIS, Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS applications
  • Infra Works;
    Vehicle Tracking;
    ReCap;
    Micro Station Open Roads;
    Open Ground;
    Geo Pak;
    Revit

• Exempt Position:
  Offered rate of compensation in California will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range is $85,000 - $125,000+
• AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
• Join us and let’s get started.
• ReqID: J
  • Business Line:
  Water
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Strategic Business Unit:
  West
  • Career Area:
  Digital & Engineering Technology
  • Work Location Model:
  Hybrid

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