Civil/Structural CAD Designer
AECOM · Louisiana
📍 New Orleans, LA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-10-16
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AECOM seeks a Civil/Structural CAD Designer to support our growing team!
AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies. This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.
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For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.
Qualified candidates will have a strong competency in civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.
The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience in civil and structural design and principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with an excellent attention to detail.
The job responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to:
Ability to perform as the civil/structural designer utilizing direction and sketches from engineers to develop construction package drawings and lead supporting design/drafting team members in the package development
Day to day design and preparation of civil and structural deliverables to achieve efficient facility design considering constructability, safety and cost
Site general arrangements, location plans, elevations, sections and details
Prepare bills of materials and quantity take offs
Employ a variety of data sources to build project model environment including but not limited to laser scan, vendor files, existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points and contours
Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another
Data management (e.g. vendor data, client data) through the project life cycle
Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
Maintain open communication with project team (including remote staff) regarding workload planning, task estimating and budgeting
Contributes to a complete and integrated set of digital project content which includes but not limited to identification of discipline and vendor interfaces, clashes, etc. by working co-operatively with team members to resolve issues
Assist with preparation of project specification and contract documents
Applies strong knowledge of industry standards, guides, specifications, and procedures specific to working in with US industrial and power generation facilities
Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work
Review and check work prepared by peers/group
Participate in project and client meetings
Occasional travel to client and/or project sites
DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS in Engineering or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Engineering or related field.
Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
Experience in Revit 3D modeling environments, specifically for Substation Design
Experience in creating and managing BIM execution plans or model matrix
Knowledge of Omni Class and WBS applications
Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other relevant codes
Confidence utilizing Autodesk 2D
Familiarity with other software, such as Bentley MicroStation
Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, Revizto)
Experience in the management of Common Data Environments including ProjectWise and ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Understanding of vendor documentation and it’s use as a reference for assigned tasks
Exposure to substation facilities, inc
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