Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! CAD Designer Job Locations US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner ID 2024-4735 Category CAD Design Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Washington DC or Tysons Corner, VA offices are seeking an CAD Designer to join our Site Civil/Land Development team to support our land development projects.

 

Responsibilities

Establishes design criteria for an assigned phase of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.Using CAD techniques, prepares engineering and construction drawings for projects where only minimal information and very rough sketches are provided.Selects design procedures and prepares preliminary designs for engineers' approval.Performs design tasks that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and formulas. Assignments may include developing minor design elements that have not been clearly defined in the layouts or sketches.Mentors and provides guidance to junior staff, helping them understand CAD techniques, design principles, and project requirements.Promotes model-based design concepts that are in-line with VHB initiatives, while learning, fully understanding, and applying VHB standards and, when required, client-prescribed CAD standards.Reviews vendor prints for conformance with contract specifications.Coordinates drafting efforts for projects.Performs routine checking and/or verification tasks.May interface with other departments, clients,  and engineers on design projects.Supports project engineers with related design tasks (e.g., writing procedures and specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating).Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.

Skills and Attributes

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD platform experience requiredExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivatedAttention to detailAbility to think criticallyAbility to multitaskExcels at working in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in CADD Civil 3D design for private and municipal projects.High school diploma or GEDBasic construction practices for civil construction, and ability to generate drawings for engineers, and make suggestions for further development is highly desiredMust be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.Excellent analytical and math skills.Preferred: Experience using model-based design tools and concepts.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Washington, DC is $70,000/yearly-$90,000/yearly. The final compensation is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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