Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager to lead our CAD team (within a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment. The position is located in Seattle, WA with a hybrid working policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Autodesk and Bentley drafting and design programs, a basic understanding of geology and geotechnical design practices , and proven leadership skills to oversee drawing production, ensure quality control, and support engineering teams across multiple projects and offices.
Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the CAD design team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and maintain Shannon & Wilson CAD standards and templates that are consistent in appearance with figures developed by others in other programs, such as GIS figures.
- Manage incoming requests from and coordinate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and field staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drawings and design documents.
- Oversee the preparation of Shannon & Wilson report figures, including site plans, geologic profiles and cross sections, grading plans, and geotechnical instrumentation layouts.
- Prepare construction plan sheets in accordance with a variety of clients' CAD standards and formats, often for inclusion within a larger plan set organized by others.
- Produce drawings and figures using a variety of modeling data, mapping, GIS data, gINT and BoreDM exports, 3D parametric modeling and advanced processing for 3D surfaces (point clouds, reality meshes, digital terrain models and raster imagery).
- Ensure quality control and consistency across all CAD deliverables.
- Manage project timelines and delegate drafting tasks based on workload and priorities.
- Collaborate with IT and software support to maintain and upgrade CAD software, file organization and storage, databases, and hardware as needed.
- Train staff in CAD best practices and new software tools.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of CAD design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (standard for Shannon & Wilson format figures) and Bentley MicroStation (sometimes required or provided by clients), as well as experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D dynamic design elements (i.e., surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, etc).
- Familiarity with National and A/E/C CAD standards.
- Understanding [RR1] of topographic survey data, lidar data and earthwork design principles .
- Excellent organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficient in file management software, ProjectWise Design Integration, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, required; MS Access, desirable).
- Ability to learn other graphics programs, such as Photoshop, [RR4] gINT and BoreDM.
- Must be personable, flexible and professional.
- Must be able to work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
- Must be willing and able to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
- This position requires critical thinking and analysis, frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in geotechnical engineering or related civil engineering field is strongly preferred.
- Experience with geotechnical software integration (e.g., gINT, BoreDM, Rocscience, GeoStudio).
- Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro.
- Demonstrated experience with Python programming in combination with CADD, GIS and databases.
- Knowledge of subsurface exploration and laboratory testing procedures.
- Familiarity with construction documents, specifications, and permitting processes.
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Level Placement:Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, overall abilities, alignment with the needs of the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level CAD Manager typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Services IV or Senior Technical Services level with compensation at $45.000 to $56.00 per hour.
Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits:
- Employee stock ownership
- Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).
- Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
- 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employment) based on years of experience
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrues based on your state requirements
- 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
- Paid volunteer day
- Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
Salary Description
$45.00 - $56.00 per hour
