Ardurra · 12 hours ago
Civil CAD Designer III
Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm delivering practical, innovative solutions to public-sector clients. They are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer III to support municipal utility and infrastructure projects, focusing on water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Prepare advanced civil design drawings for municipal water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems, including plan-and-profile sheets, details, and quantities
Develop design deliverables using GEOPAK and OpenRoads Designer, primarily for utility, conveyance, and drainage infrastructure (AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus)
Apply SAWS and City of San Antonio standards and design criteria; limited TxDOT coordination as required
Support the preparation of plan and profile drawings informed by hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses provided by engineering staff
Coordinate utility layouts with existing infrastructure, drainage systems, and limited roadway elements as needed
Provide technical guidance and quality control review for junior designers and drafters
Interface with project engineers, project managers, and municipal clients to support project delivery
Assist with constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and preparation of technical documents
Maintain CAD standards, file organization, and data integrity throughout the project lifecycle
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
8-10+ years of total related experience
5-7 years of design experience is strongly preferred
Strong emphasis on municipal utility and public works projects
Demonstrated experience supporting SAWS or similar municipal water/wastewater agencies strongly preferred
Proficiency with MicroStation, GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads Designer for utility, sanitary sewer, and drainage design
Working understanding of H&H concepts as they relate to utility and storm drainage design
Strong understanding of municipal utility standards and public works design practices
Ability to work independently and provide mentorship to junior technical staff
Preferred
Associate's degree or Technical Certificate preferred
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Rich benefits programs
Internal Ardurra Academy
Industry-leading Leadership program
Time-off programs
Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
Company
Ardurra
Expertly balancing experience and innovation to deliver unique solutions to public and private clients.
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