CAD Designer III (Dams & Mining)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a CAD Designer III for a technical role working with engineers and project managers on a variety of projects within the Dams, Mining and Water Resources markets. The Ideal candidate will be proficient in heavy grading design and drainage networks. 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2022, with an emphasis on surface modeling and pipe networks.
• Ability to take general direction and simple sketches from engineers to then develop design criteria and progress through all stages of design.
• Dams – Grading design and surface modeling for earth-fill, rockfill, conventional concrete and RCC embankments, quarries, spillways, outlet works, foundations and drains.
• 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.
• Civil/Site- Site development, access roads, drainage channels, jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional dams, slope stabilization, retaining walls, detention ponds, land development, surface drainage, and stream restoration.
• Prepare detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities, reservoir storage capacity, and tailing storage.
• Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, breaklines, DEMs, and contours.
• Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another.
• Data management of survey and client data through the project life cycle.
• Meeting with clients for project kickoff, ongoing design review, and project close out.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Field and survey experience a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) + years of relevant experience
• Proficient with these software programs Civil3d, BIM360, ProjectWise, Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, Navisworks, ESRI GIS, Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS application.
• Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
• Some experience with these software programs a plus: InfraWorks, Vehicle Tracking, ReCap, MicroStation and Revit.

Additional Information

• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation for Utah will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve