Location: Raleigh,NC, USA
Freese and Nichols is seeking a BIM/CAD Designer to join our Raleigh or CharlotteNorth Carolina office. This position will focus on design of linear utilities for water infrastructure projects.
* Understands the project requirements, scope of work, and deliverables.
* Provides leadership taking a wholistic view of the project and makes independent project level decisions that are trusted by the engineers.
* 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 or architect.
* Utilizes company best practices to set up, maintain, and utilize drawing files in accordance with company and National CAD Standards.
* Acts as liaison between company CAD Managers and regional CAD users to ensure company policies and new technologies are being implemented by all local users.
* Engages with team members in a professional, responsive, and collaborative manner.
* May provide conceptual input to projects during the planning stages.
* Delegates and supervises tasks assigned to Designers and Technicians.
* Coordinates design with other disciplines and coordinates work sharing within team.
* Ensures output is professional, consistent with prevailing standards and satisfies project requirements.
* Interfaces with other departments, clients, vendors, and project engineers in order to support project production.
* Provides training, guidance and mentorship to staff.
* Participates in interviewing other positions on this ladder and makes hiring recommendations.
* Performs quality control on deliverables and incorporates Continuous Improvement into work processes.
* Develops and implements new processes as required to ensure consistent quality.
* May lead CAD activities on projects.
* May manage CAD Library for discipline.
* May manage CAD staff.
* Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and activities may change at any time.
Qualifications
* 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
* 10+ years with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering.
* Advanced expertise in computer operation and in Autodesk Civil 3D with experience in alignments, pipe networks, surfaces, and data management.
Preferred
* Associate degree in CAD
At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For almost 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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