FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Civil CAD Designer position at AECOM?
A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education are required for the position.
What software proficiency is necessary for this role?
Candidates must have experience with Autodesk Civil 3D (through release 2024), as well as familiarity with BIM360, Projectwise, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Google Earth, NavisWorks, and Blue Marble Global Mapper.
What types of projects will the Civil CAD Designer work on?
The Civil CAD Designer will work on various projects within the Dams, Mining, and Water Resources markets, focusing on heavy civil grading for large mines, dams, access roads, and stormwater management.
Is field or survey experience considered beneficial for this position?
Yes, field and survey experience is considered a plus for candidates applying for this position.
What is the key focus of the Civil CAD Designer's responsibilities?
The key responsibilities include grading and earthwork design, producing detailed calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications, as well as mentoring mid-level and junior staff.
What understanding is necessary regarding site development and grading design?
Candidates should have a general understanding of dam grading design, mine grading design, surface modeling, and site development for various applications such as tailing storage facilities, embankments, and drainage channels.
Are there any preferred qualifications for the Civil CAD Designer position?
Preferred qualifications include strong technical progression within civil engineering and design, comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, and experience with additional software such as InfraWorks, ReCap, MicroStation OpenRoads, OpenGround, GeoPak, and Revit.
What types of data management skills are necessary for this position?
Candidates should have the ability to manage survey and client data throughout the project life cycle and understand how to process various data sources to build existing base surfaces.
Will the Civil CAD Designer work under supervision?
The Civil CAD Designer will work under limited supervision and will have the ability to take general direction and simple sketches from engineers to develop design criteria.
What type of calculations will the designer be preparing?
The designer will prepare detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities, reservoir storage capacity, and tailing storage under the guidance of senior team members.