CADD Designer - Waterway Structures

Colliers Engineering & Design

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a CADD Designer at any level to join our Waterway Structures team! Are you excited by high-level design work that goes beyond drafting? We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking projects from early templates through polished construction documents, and who takes pride in mentoring junior CADD technicians by sharing advanced industry techniques and tools. Join our Water team and elevate your professional journey by working alongside industry leaders. From designing innovative water control structures to assessing critical infrastructure like hydropower dams and levees, a career with Colliers Engineering & Design promises unparalleled professional development and impact.

Requirements

Associate degree is required.
Interest in waterway structures is required.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTurn and other related software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and detail plans by analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
Work from sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays and isometric drawings including digital terrain models and surfaces.
Calculate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates.
Perform high level design computations, earthwork calculations and prepare complete construction plans.
Determine and calculate stormwater drainage areas and steep slope areas.
Prepare concept layout plans.
Perform grading, utility, stormwater and soil erosion/sediment control design.
Conform to the company’s standard CADD procedures for layering, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
Work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.
Coordinate details and dimensions between drawing sheets.
Prepare project exhibits.
Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.