CAD Specialist, for COWI in North America

Application deadline: 11 August 2023 - United States - Location: Seattle, WA/Oakland, CA/Portland, OR - Other functions

CAD Specialist
Oakland, Seattle, Portland
Regular, Full-Time
Hybrid

Do you want to join one of North America's leading engineering consulting companies? Are you interested in managing exciting projects and teams? And do you have experience in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To support our North American team, we are looking for a CAD Specialist to join us. You will be working closely with our global team of experts to present detailing expertise on numerous bridges, marine, and tunnel design projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Be a CAD Lead on bridge, marine, and tunnel projects responsible for overseeing the CAD staff on the project and coordinating with the engineering team
• Establish CAD standards for projects and implement them within the CAD team, including external sub-consultants
• Prepare engineering drawings of plans, elevations, cross-sections and details of bridge, marine and tunnel structures from rough sketches or from general engineering design information according to established standards and procedures
• Operate plotter and printers to produce drawing sets and other items as needed
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with other CAD Technicians and Engineers
• Work closely with mentors to ensure the quality of detailing is consistent with the Company's production and design standards

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Technical or vocational school education with an emphasis in CAD, along with at least 8 years of experience in CAD detailing on infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, marine) or heavy civil projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation and experience with ProjectWise and managing medium to large CAD teams across multiple firms and disciplines
• Proficiency in 3D modeling (Civil 3D, Revit, or Tekla) along with experience with Caltrans or WSDOT CAD standards considered an asset
• Great independent decision-making skills with an awareness of when to draw on others’ experience and knowledge
• Working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $71,000 to $93,000 for Oakland and Seattle locations only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

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Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please click on this link for more information.

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