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DC Water · 5 hours ago

Supervisor, CAD

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

DC Water is responsible for providing essential water services in the nation's capital, and they are seeking a Supervisor, CAD to manage a team preparing record drawings for water and sewer infrastructure projects. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring quality and accuracy of CAD work, and maintaining workflow standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversees the preparation of record drawings (as-builts) for water and sewer infrastructure projects using AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and related software applications

Ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of CAD deliverables in accordance with established engineering and record drawing standards

Prepares and finalizes record drawings (as-builts) based on red line drawings and field markups, ensuring all constructed conditions are accurately reflected and documented

Provides technical guidance and support to staff involved in record drawing (as-built) preparation and CAD documentation

Establishes, maintains, and enforces CAD standards and procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across all deliverables

Supervises CAD technicians by overseeing hiring, training, workload distribution, performance management, and professional development

Effectively manages time, priorities, and workload to ensure assignments and projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Represents DC Water with professionalism and sound judgment, maintaining appropriate conduct and effective working relationships across diverse teams

Provides clear, accurate, and diplomatic communication in all written and verbal correspondence, supporting effective coordination and decision-making

Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor

Provides daily planning and administration of the area of responsibility

Participates in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the area of responsibility

Qualification

AutoCADAutodesk Civil 3DUtility design principlesRecord drawing standardsMicrosoft AccessDrafting principlesWaterSewer designTechnical calculationsAutoCAD certificationAnalytical skillsComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationProject management

Required

Five (5) years progressive experience in record drawing (as-built) preparation or design drawing production in support of water and sewer linear and vertical infrastructure projects, including coordination with the GIS team for asset mapping

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, consisting of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and nine (9) years progressive experience in record drawing (as-built) preparation or design drawing production in support of water and sewer linear and vertical infrastructure projects, including coordination with the GIS team for asset mapping

Demonstrated knowledge of utility design principles and practices including coordinate geometry, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, earthwork, and other quantity calculations

Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360 / Autodesk Docs, and Bluebeam Revu

Strong understanding of design and record drawing standards

Experience using Microsoft Access or other database management systems

Knowledge of drafting principles

Knowledge of water and sewer design principles

Knowledge of engineering and survey instruments (experience conducting field surveys is not required, but experience working closely with surveyors is preferred)

Ability to read and interpret technical standards and manuals

Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to perform technical calculations, analyze complex data, and prepare reports and recommendations based on those calculations and data

Strong analytical, planning, interpersonal and organizational skills

Exceptional attention to details

Strong written and verbal communication, data management, and project management skills

Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, email, etc.)

Completion of formal AutoCAD training courses and/or certification from a recognized learning institution

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License

Preferred

Prior experience supervising or providing technical oversight to staff involved in development of drawings, field verification, or record drawing documentation