CAD Design Lead

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a CAD Design Lead to join our Resilience Water Team in Greensboro, Raleigh, Cary, or Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team locally with support from one of the best-qualified consulting firms in the country.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil designs and technical drawings using CAD software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, for drafting and design tasks for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and drafting team members to transform conceptual ideas into professional-grade technical plans.
• Assist with design oversight, ensuring designs comply with project specifications and timelines.
• Conduct quality control checks on plans and drawings to confirm completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Mentor junior drafters by guiding them in setting up design files and supporting them in successfully completing engineering design tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required Qualifications: 8 years of experience in civil drafting or design in either water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or site civil infrastructure projects.
• Key Skills/Attributes: Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, is essential for producing accurate and professional-grade designs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to ensure the accuracy and quality of deliverables. The candidate must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting to achieve project goals. Resourceful problem-solving abilities are necessary to effectively address design challenges and improve project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with pipe networks, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and grading.
• Certification in CAD or civil design software a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• 401K plan.
• STD (Short Term Disability) and LTD (Long Term Disability) insurance.
• AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & Recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Schedule

Full-time position.