CAD Designer

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, water, and infrastructure engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in and support, are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with over 500 employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by Civil Engineering News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel offers a highly collaborative culture with a focus on advancement and progression of its employees. We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage, and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise. We provide our employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life, and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Boise, Idaho office is seeking a CAD Designer to support our engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team.  

The Boise office of Schnabel focuses on the design of structures and facilities within our dam engineering group. Example projects include the design of fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, dams, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States. Our drafting needs span the following three disciplines:

• Civil Design – 3D site grading and earthwork, intakes, pipelines/penstocks, piping and roadway plans and profiles, and facility layouts
• Structural Design – Precast and cast-in-place concrete structures, reinforcement and connection details, wood and metal frame buildings, and fabricated steel structures
• Mechanical Design – Pumps stations, large diameter pipe fittings and valves, and custom machine design

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D CAD drawings (plans, profiles, sections and details) for contract documents based on input and guidance from engineers and other design staff and in accordance with internal drafting standards.
• Prepare 3D models for displaying complex features or structures.
• Maintain drawing files, CAD standards and other digital files in accordance with internal procedures.
• Prepare graphics for engineering reports, professional papers and presentations.
• Participate in professional trainings to develop and implement new skills related to the various disciplines of work.
• Perform training of other technical staff on drafting standards, requirements and procedures.
• Ability to self-check own work for completeness and accuracy.
• Read and interpret drawings and drawing mark-ups.
• Use architectural and engineering scale and historical as-built drawings to read and create new drawings.
• Collaborate in aspects of design with engineers and fellow designers.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or certification in Drafting and Design or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, including experience in developing drawing sets and figures from base data (i.e. survey, GIS, point cloud, engineering sketches, etc.) and based on engineering input and guidance.
• Critical thinking and the ability to begin and progress designs.
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments as changes occur in project needs.
• Ability to develop large, multifaceted drawing sets based on existing data and engineering sketches.
• A commitment to being an active participant in our office culture.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in other software is preferable, including Autodesk Revit, ArcGIS, SketchUp, and Solidworks.
• Experience with BIM
• A minimum of 2 or more years of drafting/design experience at a consulting engineering firm or production design organization.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening.