AECOM · 4 weeks ago
Senior CAD Designer
Sacramento, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior CAD Designer specializing in grading and earthwork design to work on various projects within the Dams, Mining, and Water Resources markets, focusing on heavy civil grading.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2025, with an emphasis on complex and advanced surface modeling capabilities
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, break lines, 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
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
Responsible for providing leadership and direction of specific CAD technologies assigned to the project team
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
Prepare and effectively present technical and comprehensive reports verbally and in writing
Qualification
Required
BA/BS and 6 years of relevant experience and or equivalency of experience and or education
Required Software experience: Civil3d
Preferred
15 years of relevant CAD experience in advanced grading
Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
ProjectWise
Microsoft Excel
Google Earth
NavisWorks
ESRI GIS, Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS application
Experience with other software a plus: InfraWorks, Vehicle Tracking, ReCap, Bluebeam, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenGround, GeoPak, Revit
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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