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CAD Designer

Schnabel Engineering

The Role

Overview

Mid-level CAD Designer creating 2D/3D drawings for dam infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • 3d modeling
  • mechanical design
  • civil design
  • 2d drafting
  • drawing management
  • design coordination

Tasks

-Develop 3D models to illustrate complex structures or systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and other 3D modeling tools. -Mechanical Design – Pumps stations, large diameter pipe fittings and valves, and machine design -Participate in professional development and training to expand technical skills and knowledge. -Prepare graphics for engineering reports, presentations, and proposals. -Prepare 2D CAD drawings (plans, profiles, sections and details) for contract documents based on input and guidance from design staff and in accordance with internal drafting standards. -Maintain drawing files, CAD standards and other digital files in accordance with internal procedures. -Provide mentorship or technical guidance to junior drafters or engineers as needed. -Civil Design – 3D site grading and earthwork, intakes, pipelines/penstocks, fish hatcheries, and hydroelectric facilities -Take initiative on design tasks – capable of working independently when needed and contributing design input beyond basic redlines. -Work closely with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • solidworks
  • civil 3d
  • degree
  • 5-year cad

What You Bring

-Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD is required. -Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. -Strong understanding of civil, structural, or mechanical design principles; experience supporting multiple disciplines is preferred. -Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or SolidWorks is preferred. -Degree or certification in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent practical experience. -Ability to pass a pre-employment screening -Demonstrated ability to develop large, multifaceted drawing sets based on survey data, GIS, point clouds, and engineering sketches. -High school diploma or equivalent. -Minimum of 5 years of CAD design experience in a consulting engineering firm or production design organization. -Experience in additional software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Bluebeam, or excel is a plus. -Self-motivated and proactive in solving problems and completing work with minimal supervision. -Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check

Benefits

-Long-term disability -Flexible spending accounts -Paid time off -Supplemental life insurance -Short-term disability (100% company-paid) -Bonus program -Professional development and tuition reimbursement -Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid) -Dental insurance -Medical insurance -Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) -Wellness program -9 Paid Holidays -401(k) and profit-sharing plan

The Company

About Schnabel Engineering

-From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems. -Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls. -Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites. -Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.

Sector Specialisms

Dam and Levee

Geoprofessional

Structures and Facilities

Tunnels and Underground

Water Supply, Conveyance, and Distribution

Construction Phase Services

Institutional

Highways and Bridges

Water/Wastewater

Mining

Hydrology

Materials Testing Services

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Services

Geophysical

Environmental

Geosciences

Visa Sponsorship

-position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-must pass a background check that may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check. -must pass a pre-employment screening.