CAD Manager

Civil – Lacey, Washington

We are hiring a CAD Manager with expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, ideally with experience in transportation and civil site development. This role involves advanced use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design and plan production, training CAD users, enhancing company CAD standards, and automating workflows.

Our engineering projects are diverse, serving both public and private clients. We approach each project with curiosity and creativity, customizing solutions to fit the unique needs of our clients and communities.

If you're looking for a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Who We Are

Our mission is to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. As a 100% employee-owned company, we value curiosity, compassion, stewardship, integrity, and empowerment.

Our team is collaborative and adaptable, stepping outside job descriptions to get things done. We offer a fast-paced, flexible, and fun work environment where meaningful, community-focused work is the norm.

We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning and design, environmental and urban planning, landscape architecture, and public outreach. With exciting projects and a spirited team, we've been recognized multiple times as one of the nation's fastest-growing and best places to work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineers, project managers, IT, and CAD users to produce accurate, high-quality civil engineering plans.

• Understand current workflows: Engage with engineers and CAD users to learn existing processes and identify areas for improvement.

• Enhance CAD standards: Propose and implement updates to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in CAD standards.

• Implement automation and customization: Identify and recommend tools or scripts to automate tasks, maintain healthy drawing files, and streamline workflows.

• Develop workflow protocols: Create and document processes that support smoother, more efficient drafting and design practices.

• Lead training and implementation: Train CAD technicians to effectively adopt and apply revised standards and tools.

• Provide team leadership: Supervise team members, support professional development, conduct performance evaluations, and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Stay up to date with CAD technology: Monitor emerging CAD tools and trends to keep practices current.

• Troubleshoot complex design issues: Resolve technical challenges to ensure design accuracy and efficiency.

• Optimize productivity: Improve AutoCAD and Civil 3D performance through process enhancements and workflow improvements.

What You Bring

• A passion for serving others, strong communication skills, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including LISP routines and customization techniques.

• Expertise in developing and training CAD standards, workflows, and best practices.

• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to civil engineering design and construction plan production.

• Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring a CAD team, including task assignment, prioritization, quality control, and collaboration across disciplines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Generally, 5+ years of progressively responsible drafting and civil engineering design experience.

What We Bring

An unbeatable culture: In recent employee satisfaction surveys, “the people at work” and “culture” are consistently identified as the top two things employees love about working here. We are proud of our autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and compassionate leadership team. Plus, we do plenty of fun activities, including mugshots, an annual gala, fitness challenges, summer campouts, and other creative ways to connect and celebrate.

Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference.

Community involvement: Opportunities to give back, including a charitable matching program.

Paid time off: Vacation and sick time, holidays, and a personal floating holiday.

Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Comprehensive benefits: Health, disability, and other insurance options to fit your needs, including HSA and FSA options.