Senior CAD Specialist
Aecom
Senior CAD Designer for grading & earthwork in dams, mining, water projects
1 months ago ago
$80,000 - $130,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
grading design
surface modeling
data management
cad leadership
technical reporting
calculation packages
- Dams – Grading design and surface modeling for earth-fill, rockfill, conventional concrete and RCC embankments, quarries, spillways, outlet works, foundations and drains.
- Prepare and effectively present technical and comprehensive reports verbally and in writing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
- Data management of survey and client data through the project life cycle.
- Responsible for providing leadership and direction of specific CAD technologies assigned to the project team.
- Prepare detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities, reservoir storage capacity, and tailing storage.
What you bring
civil3d
excel
gis
revit
ba/bs
15 yrs
- 15 years of relevant CAD experience in advanced grading
- Microsoft Excel
- Field and survey experience a plus.
- Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, break lines, DEMs, and contours.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
- Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2025, with an emphasis on complex and advanced surface modeling capabilities.
- Required Software experience:Civil3d
- Ability to take general direction and simple sketches from engineers to then develop design criteria and progress through all stages of design.
- Experience with other software a plus:InfraWorksVehicle TrackingReCapBluebeamMicroStation OpenRoads, OpenGround, GeoPakRevit
- ESRI GIS, Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS application.
- Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another.
- Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design.
- BA/BS and 6 years of relevant experience and or equivalency of experience and or education
- Vehicle Tracking
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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