You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects within our Water/Wastewater Treatment group. The CAD design work will include preparation of construction drawings for water and wastewater treatment plants, elevated storage tanks, pumping stations, and utility projects. Types of drawings needed are site plans, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic profile, mechanical plans, sections and details which include mechanical equipment, piping systems, supports and instrumentation. Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Understands project requirements, scope, and deliverables, making informed decisions trusted by engineers.
Provides conceptual input during project planning and identifies areas for quality improvements.
Prepare detailed drawings and layouts, applying theoretical and practical engineering knowledge.
Performs design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts with minimal direction.
Coordinate with design teams, stakeholders, and other disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
Ensures deliverables meet professional standards, performing BIM/CAD quality control and continuous improvement.
Utilizes company CAD standards, maintains drawing files, and supports best practices.
Acts as a liaison between CAD Managers and users, assisting in implementing company policies and new technologies.
Participates in hiring processes, training, and mentoring team members.
Focuses on self-development, efficiency, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
The candidate must work well as part of a design team and communicate effectively. Candidate should have a positive attitude, a high attention to detail, a desire to produce quality work, and a strong work ethic. During the interview process, the candidate may be required to participate in a short and facilitated AutoCAD or Revit skills assessment.
8+ years with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering.
Advanced expertise in computer operation and in CAD software.
Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem-solve to produce accurate and quality deliverables.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Associate degree in BIM/CAD drafting and design
Experience using Revit
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What We Do
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the Southwest and Southeast United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, Freese and Nichols plans, designs and manages sustainable water and infrastructure projects. It is the first engineering/architecture firm to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
