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Posted: 02/03/20262026-02-032026-03-09Employment Type:Contract To HireJob Category:EngineeringJob Number: 642607Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Title: CAD Designer Location: Akron, OH Pay: $28/hour - $35/hour Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p 6 month contract to hire (contract period includes medical benefits)
Role description:
Our client is looking for a CAD/BIM Designer to join their Water Design team. This hybrid role will be based out of Akron, OH location.
The BIM Designer will be responsible for developing engineering drawings and models and preparing designs from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams, or schematics prepared by Engineers or others. The ability of the BIM Designer to perform their own designs (Engineering) is preferred but not a requirement.
The role is responsible for
Updating and creating drawings for site development, grading, utility piping layouts, process mechanical plans, and construction details using AutoCAD and Revit. You will work closely with engineers and designers to generate accurate, high-quality engineering drawings from provided redlines or design schematics.
Responsible for producing 3D and 2D drawings using sectional and floor plans, elevations, section cuts, and schedules in AutoCAD and Revit ensuring that your work aligns with discipline-specific and company CAD/BIM standards.
Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy will be critical to the success of the projects you contribute to.
Work with other design disciplines to ensure the integration of the overall design or solution
Undertake production checking, of work in progress to ensure that it meets design intent
Successfully complete assigned BIM modelling work within budget and deadlines
Make optimal use of software capabilities and make suggestions for expanding and development of software tools and/or adjustments of the BIM Model
Clash detection and resolution capabilities using tools
Manage your workload throughout the entire project lifecycle, coordinating with local engineers and remote teams to ensure timely delivery of construction plans and related documents.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of two years of experience working professionally in CAD and BIM (Eg. Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud), with proficiency in both AutoCAD (2016 or newer) and Revit.
Demonstrate an analytical mindset and a proactive attitude toward self-directed learning and professional development
Key Skills and Attributes
Have previous relevant experience in design, drafting or engineering and BIM
Strong knowledge of CAD and BIM standards, including the ability to work with facility MEP system drawings.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important, as you will be working in a collaborative team environment and coordinating with colleagues across various offices.
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