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CAD Designer Water Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis


Job Location:

Henderson, NV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 125000
Posted: 30 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a CAD Designer (Water Infrastructure) to join our team in Henderson NV office.


Your role

  • Typical duties will involve conceptual and final design of utilities grading pavement and drainage mechanical details for structures or bridges roadway alignment sanitary sewer pump station and water & sewer systems/treatment plant design etc.
  • Reads and interprets survey data legal description government standards and codes and applies to design.
  • Performs calculations utilizing knowledge of algebra geometry and trigonometry as required.
  • Develops and lays out conceptual designs for proposals to be reviewed by senior technical professionals or project managers for conformance with specifications and client requirements.
  • Develops and lays out final plan designs on assigned project or portions of projects.
  • Performs designs utilizing CAD. Develops sections of projects or details for construction projects.
  • May prepare exhibits specifications cost estimates and permit applications. Maintains good knowledge of governmental regulations codes and ordinances and applies them to plans as needed.
  • Manages BIM support and coordination on multi-discipline projects. Performs project oversight associated with overall BIM management activities.
  • Provides oversight and training to young designers and engineers.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture or equivalent technical discipline plus a minimum of five years experience or
  • Associates degree plus a minimum of twelve years progressive drafting and design experience including at least four as a Designer.
  • Must have experience on multi-discipline projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3-D Revit and Plant 3D with expertise in at least one of the software platforms.
  • Proven experience with CAD team management AutoDesk Construction Cloud folder setup project folder maintenance and project phasing.
  • Must have strong communication skills for both internal and external clients be willing to set and enforce BIM standards provide creative and innovative solutions to design processes.
  • Requires demonstrated knowledge and hands-on expertise in multi-discipline water infrastructure project delivery using AutoCAD Civil 3D Revit and Plant 3D with advanced proficiency in at least one platform and the ability to apply that expertise to efficiently coordinate design production.
  • Requires proven experience leading CAD/BIM production workflows including CAD team coordination Autodesk Construction Cloud folder structure setup project file organization and maintenance model and drawing coordination and support for phased project delivery.
  • Requires strong technical communication skills with both internal teams and external clients sound judgment in establishing and enforcing BIM standards and the ability to provide practical innovative solutions that improve design quality coordination and delivery efficiency.
  • Requires the ability to build and strengthen high-performing design teams by fostering collaboration accountability and consistent delivery practices across offices. This role will also require working effectively with designers engineers project managers and other professionals in multiple design offices across the globe while actively training mentoring and developing staff to support technical growth and project execution.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensationrangeis between$80000 - $125000 annuallydepending on skills experience and geographical location


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