CAD Designer

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-MD-Silver Spring | US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg

Overview

About Us

WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

We are creative problem-solvers
• We work hard, and we give back


• We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)


• We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!

It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

About the Position

VHB is seeking a CAD Designer with at least 8-years of local DC, MD, and VA experience to join its growing Site/Civil practice as part of our Metro DC (Tysons and DC offices) operations. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic organization and become a member of a growing team while working on assignments throughout the Metro DC area from initial scoping through construction documents for a wide range of site/civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering drawings, conceptual plans, and exhibits for a variety of projects ranging in size and complexity


• Plans and produces contract drawings based on constraints defined by the project engineer, review agencies, and client needs


• Designs civil and utility systems based on information, schematics, and calculations prepared by project engineers


• Determines CAD usage and application on projects


• Recognizes and resolves potential construction conflicts and difficulties identified during design


• Aids in preparation of technical specifications as requested by the project engineer


• Estimates number of sheets and contract drawings as well as production time required for design manager's review


• Ensures overall consistency, quality, technical accuracy, and design on projects

Skills and Attributes

• Effective written, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills produce high-quality deliverables in an efficient manner


• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently


• Motivated to lead and mentor others on CAD and drawing production procedures


• Has a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of clients, company management/colleagues, and regulators

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent college degree


• 8+ years of experience in CADD design for local DC, MD, and VA clients


• Must be knowledgeable in basic construction practices for civil construction, be able to generate drawings for engineers, and make suggestions for further development


• Must be proficient in MicroStation


• Willing to learn Open Road Design (ORD) which is the new version of MicroStation


• Willing to cross-train on AutoCAD 2020, Civil 3D


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Experience in plan set production for local projects preferred


• Knowledge of GIS is plus

New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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