Civil CADD Designer

Job Title - Civil CADD Designer
Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL |Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Phoenix, AZ | Salt Lake City, UT | West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type - Hybrid, Onsite

ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS

Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference.

The company garnered a recent Top Workplaces USA Today ranking and followed it with recognitions for outstanding compensation and benefits and work-life flexibility. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Civil CADD Designer or Open Roads Modeler. This position uses Open Roads software to perform civil layout, revise and create civil grading, utility, road, and civil plan & profile sheets, details, and drawing sheets that meet company and client quality control standards. Functions as a key part of the Civil Graphics team as a design task lead and team member and occasionally functions as drafting or task lead on projects outside the team.

Role Overview:

The Civil CADD Designer or Open Roads Modeler will provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in developing engineering designs and documentation for utility and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. This role involves working collaboratively with project teams to produce high-quality construction drawings, manage complex design workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Bentley Open Roads and a proven track record of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

Advanced Design and Drafting

• Lead the creation of construction drawings for utility and site infrastructure: to include but not limited to pipelines, utility corridors, yard utilities, drainage, and site layout.
• Use Bentley Open Roads to perform tasks such as surface modeling, utility alignments and profiles using pipe networks, and site grading design. This will also include clash detection and conflict resolution for constructability.
• Develop detailed plan and profile drawings for pipeline alignments and civil site layouts.
• Collaborate with project engineers to translate technical concepts into precise, buildable designs.
• Could be tasked with managing 3D models within Openroads and additional 3D objects created within Microstation across multiple disciplines and departments.

Quality Assurance and Standards

• Perform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance with CAD standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Maintain consistency in graphical presentation and technical documentation across projects.
• Address redlines and incorporate revisions from project leads efficiently and accurately.

Technical Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and refine design concepts.
• Support permitting processes by preparing and organizing required documentation and design packages.
• Participate in design review meetings, providing technical input and addressing design challenges.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Contribute to enhancing CAD workflows and tools, identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Stay current with the latest Open Roads software and design trends, implementing new techniques where applicable.
• Assist in standardizing design templates, processes, and procedures across projects.

Project Leadership

• Act as the primary CAD resource for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Guide junior team members, offering mentorship and technical training as needed.
• Support client interactions by addressing technical inquiries and presenting design solutions.

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