CAD Manager/Designer

COMPANY OVERVIEW EKI

Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you. The CAD Manager/Designer position reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for managing EKI's CAD and Civil3D standards, templates, customizations, and software deployments; providing CAD and Civil3D production support, training, and mentorship for 25+ engineers; supporting engineering teams with development of Civil3D models and construction drawings for infrastructure and environmental remediation projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following: Developing, implementing, and maintaining EKI's company-wide CAD and Civil3D standards, templates, workflows, customizations, and quality control procedures Auditing construction drawings and other project deliverables for standard CAD/Civil3D standards compliance Serving as the firm's subject matter expert and advisor on CAD and Civil 3D strategy, evaluating software updates, emerging tools, and industry best practices Assisting with management of EKI's Autodesk licenses and deployment of software and EKI customization updates Developing and delivering CAD and Civil3D trainings during staff onboarding and professional development trainings Providing CAD and Civil3D technical troubleshooting and workflow guidance to engineers Providing initial construction drawing sheet setups Supporting engineers with modeling of surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, drainage, and grading and development of construction drawings Drafting mechanical and civil details and piping and instrumentation diagrams Assisting with import and export of data between CAD/Civil3D and ArcGIS Partner with IT to align CAD systems with organizational infrastructure, maintaining compliance, reliability, streamlined workflows, and high-performing environments Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education Associate's degree or higher in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, computer-aided drafting, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience as CAD/Civil3D manager or designer within civil or environmental engineering field required Must have experience in CAD and Civil3D standards and templates development and management Must have expert proficiency in Civil3D tools for surfaces, alignments, pipe networks, profiles, grading, and drainage analyses Experience providing CAD and Civil3D training strongly preferred Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure and environmental remediation systems strongly preferred Experience with BIM and Infraworks preferred Competencies Must have effective communication skills both oral and written Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally Must have a great attitude and eager to learn Must have a current valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines Must be able to work 10-hour days Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 2% of the time As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits. EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.