Senior CAD Designer

AECOMs Water Business Line is seeking a creative and highly motivated Senior CAD Designer specializing in grading and earthwork design for immediate employment. This is 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.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration in leading civil design producing custom solutions mentoring mid-level and junior staff and developing calculations drawings reports and specifications for the civil design work on exciting and complex projects.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2025 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. 
• Mining- Grading design surface modeling and site development for tailing storage facilities embankments seepage ponds utility corridors waste rock piles buttresses ring dikes underdrains closure plans and instrumentation and monitoring.
• 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.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 6 years of relevant experience and or equivalency of experience and or education
• Required Software experience: Civil3d

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant CAD experience in advanced grading
• Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• ProjectWise
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Earth
• NavisWorks
• ESRI GIS Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS application.
• Experience with other software a plus:InfraWorksVehicle T rackingReCap Bluebeam MicroStation OpenRoads OpenGround GeoPakRevit

Additional Information :

• No relocation will be provided for this role
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time