CAD Designer
Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm delivering forward-thinking solutions for public infrastructure and private development projects. With over 700 professionals across 14 offices in Texas and Florida, our expertise spans wastewater treatment, highway design, multi-family housing, and master-planned communities.
About the role
The Senior BIM Technician supports an experienced team of engineers, designers, and drafters to produce full sets of BIM and CAD drawings, layouts, plan and profiles, and associated documents. This includes structural/mechanical 3D models, mechanical plans, sections, isometrics, and details covering mechanical equipment, piping systems, supports, and instrumentation. The role produces high-quality, complete plan sets ready for agency approval, assists in quality reviews of less experienced staff, and may work on entry-level design tasks. This position works under general direction for advanced products and independently on routine tasks, requiring initiative, sound time management, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with minimal supervision and coordinate with engineering team members to provide BIM support for the production of 3D models, layouts, plans, detail drawings, and profiles from conceptual layout to detailed finished product using Revit (may also produce similar drawings in CAD).
- Develop complete plan sets for projects using Revit and/or CAD, including site geometry, utilities, grading/drainage, and other elements in accordance with plan design standards and requirements.
- Set up and manage CAD workspace and file systems for production drawings, including document management and CAD production/standards.
- Complete redlines and plan revisions with minimal direction; identify design conflicts and escalate to the engineering team as needed.
- Communicate and collaborate with the project team, providing timely updates on drawing completion, workload, challenges, and plan revisions.
- Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments independently.
- Perform QA/QC on own work and may review the work of less experienced staff.
- Resolve day-to-day BIM issues; escalate higher-risk issues to the BIM Supervisor.
- Pursue continuous learning to maintain and improve industry knowledge, technical ability, and understanding of industry standards.
- Assist with training other BIM technicians and staff members.
- Assist designers and engineers in updating CAD standards and documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and minimum of 3 years of progressively complex experience, or high school diploma/GED and 2 years of progressively complex experience (equivalent combination of education/certification/experience may be considered; experience requirements may be increased for some positions).
Skills
- Proficiency with Revit, Microsoft Office (or equivalent), and BlueBeam (or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of standard drafting practices and engineering terminology, with the ability to apply them to moderately difficult engineering projects.
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations related to engineering design.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Full range of visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required to support project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, including mechanical piping, structural, electrical, plumbing, and site work.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- 4 ½ day work week.
- Paid time off.
- Health care plans (medical, dental, and vision).
- Retirement plan (401k with Quiddity matching).
- Profit sharing.
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
- Paid family leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.