Senior CAD Designer
LOCATION: Cary or Wilmington, NC
This is an in-office position with occasional opportunities for remote work. Candidates looking for fully remote work should not apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
OVERVIEW: Successful candidate will serve as the in-house expert on CAD design tools, provide consistency with CAD operations and drawing deliverables, coordinate CAD related training, and mentor staff in CAD skills development.
Projects will include water, wastewater, site development, and general civil engineering projects which may include collection and distribution pipelines, pump stations, hydraulic modeling, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and environmental compliance for both public and private clients.
CORE TASKS:
- Serve as a central point of contact for company CAD users.
- Review HIGHFILL CAD standards and design protocols and identify ways to improve efficiency. Review those with a core group of users. Document updated standards to be implemented company-wide and provide training for those who frequently use CAD.
- Evaluate capabilities and identify strengths, weaknesses, and training needs for CAD user team and coordinate or provide CAD Training.
- Track CAD-related licenses, assess company needs, and coordinate annual software renewals. Evaluate and manage CAD software updates.
- Provide HIGHFILL standard AutoCAD drawing requirements to subconsultants (i.e., electrical, structural, surveyors, etc.) and coordinate receipt and review of deliverables to verify compliance.
- Perform grading, drainage, and erosion control design and prepare site-civil drawings.
- Perform layout and design of water and wastewater pipelines and prepare drawings.
- Coordinate design and drawing production with engineers and design teams and assist with field work, permit applications, and other aspects of civil engineering support services.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please state if you require sponsorship to maintain an employment visa status.
QUALIFICTIONS:
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
- 15-25 years of diverse design experience
- Effective communication skills required
- AA in a science, engineering, or architectural technology field
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Capable of moderate lifting (generally 25 pounds or less)
- Capable of operating a motor vehicle and must have valid driver license
HIGHFILL believes in the benefit of our company reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We invite all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, body ability, or other self-identified status. If you are qualified and ready to contribute to an amazing team, you are welcome.
COMPANY CULTURE:
Who we are: You should be you! Individuality is powerful, and unique perspectives cultivate innovation. The HIGHFILL culture embraces and welcomes each employee. Free to be our authentic selves, we thrive in a team setting and connect meaningfully with the communities that we serve.
What we are: HIGHFILL is a principle-centered engineering consulting firm specializing in community and municipal water infrastructure engineering. With offices in Cary, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, NC, and Columbia, SC, we provide exceptional service to our clients at fair prices.
How we do it: HIGHFILL offers a business atmosphere that supports employee professional development and advancement. We offer an attractive benefits package that is competitive with large firms, while providing the appealing work environment of a small, growing firm.
Benefits: We offer traditional employee benefits to full-time staff plus paid overtime and a spot bonus program. If needed, we provide relocation assistance for successful candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to hr@hiepc.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please state if you require sponsorship to maintain an employment visa status. Have you submitted a Cover Letter?
Education:
Experience:
- Civil 3D: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Suite 201 Cary, NC 27518 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Suite 201 Cary, NC 27518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person