BIM/CAD Designer – Water Resource Design

Freese and Nichols

Civil CAD Technician/Designer contributing to water resource projects at Freese and Nichols. Developing 3D models and collaborating with engineers on civil infrastructure designs.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D and CAD software to develop precise 3D models and technical drawings for water resource projects. Capable of conducting quality control reviews and mentoring team members in CAD best practices.

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Autodesk Civil 3DCAD Software ExpertiseQuality Control ReviewsMentoring CAD StaffMicrosoft Office Software

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingTechnical DrawingSurvey Data InterpretationGrading and AlignmentCAD Standards Application

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordRevitMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

CAD Drafting CertificateAutodesk Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Water Resource ProjectsDamsLeveesConstruction PlansTechnical Drawings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop 3D models, drawings, and details for dam, levee, and related water resource projects
Utilize and interpret survey data to build accurate 3D surfaces, cross-sections, grading, alignments, and profiles for existing and proposed conditions
Interpret sketches, markups, and redlines provided by design engineers and translate them into precise CAD deliverables
Collaborate closely with engineers to produce construction plans, conceptual figures, and technical drawings
Apply and maintain company CAD standards and assist in updating templates, styles, blocks, and processes to meet the team’s needs
Conduct quality control reviews on models, drawings, and received survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements
Train and mentor CAD staff and engineers in drawing production and CAD best practices
Assist in CAD workload coordination within the Dams and Levees team and across related water resources projects
Lead CAD activities on assigned projects and may manage CAD staff or the team’s CAD library
Perform other duties as assigned, with flexibility to adapt as team and project needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience using Autodesk Civil 3D
Advanced expertise in computer operation and CAD software
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
Experience with Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel and Word
Preferred: Associate degree in CAD Drafting and design certificate or Autodesk professional
Familiarity with Revit or MicroStation

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid overtime for salaried employees
annual bonus
access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday