Civil CAD Designer / Senior Designer

We are looking for a dynamic Water/Wastewater Civil CAD Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects locally and nationally across several office locations. You will be part of the CAD Team, collaborating with professionals across different disciplines to deliver engineering solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Locations: Austin, TX, Federal Way, WA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, Pasadena, CA, Tampa, FL, Sacramento, CA

Key Responsibilities:

As a Water/Wastewater CAD Designer, you will use your site civil experience with water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, conveyance, and process modifications to provide engineering and environmental solutions. You will be responsible for producing and developing CAD drawings, understanding project workflows, and exercising independent judgment. Key drawing elements include site layout and design for horizontal control and paving plans, grading and drainage plans, yard piping, and erosion control for water, wastewater, and recycled water projects, including water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities.

• Prepare 3D models and layouts from design concepts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform advanced drafting and design tasks in accordance with company, client, and industry standards.
• Coordinate multiple large or complex projects with other engineering disciplines to assist in the delivery of construction documents that meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with supervisors, senior designers, and engineers regarding task execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, research vendor data, and check for code compliance.
• Apply company software and IT tools consistently and collaborate with other project team members.
• Identify conflicts in design and communicate solutions with project managers.
• Serve as CAD Lead on mid- to large-sized projects.
• Mentor team members on design delivery workflows and best practices.
• Review the work of others before delivery to the internal client.

Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of experience with site civil and pipeline plan/profile development.
• Proficiency in various drafting and design software, including but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, ProjectWise, Bluebeam REVU, and Microsoft products. Knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads is a plus.
• Solid understanding of land surveying, code requirements, and industry standards where applicable.
• Knowledge of site civil and site piping engineering principles, including grading, drainage, volumetric calculations, site layout, and underground utility systems.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid work model to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The hourly range for this position is anticipated to be $35 to $45, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.