CAD Designer
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
We have an opportunity for a talented and highly motivated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Drafter to join our New York/Iselin – Metropark NJ office, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in North America.
As a BIM Drafter, you will produce models and drawings under the direction of task leads on a multitude of projects. This role requires expertise in developing and coordinating 3D models using Autodesk and/or Bentley software applications for major infrastructure and building projects, particularly in the water/wastewater sector of the industry.
Core responsibilities will be :
Develop drawings, layouts, and sketches with industry standard software (Autodesk Civil3D, Autodesk Revit)
Conduct drawing review and markup with an organized, methodical mindset
Prepare submittal package drawings and track production of required drawings under the direction of the team and task leads
Assist in preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information
Draft & model within accepted company and/or national standards; assist in the evolution of standards where appropriate
Prepare design modifications from provided sketches and data when prototypes or standard libraries are not available
Review and check others' models and drafting work for consistency and adherence to procedures, standards, and references
Modeling building services elements
The preferred candidate will have:
Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction, from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent
Preferred 5-10 years’ experience
Experience using Bentley tools (e.g. Microstation, OpenBuildings, OpenTunnels, OpenFlow, or similar authoring tools) for mechanical and plumbing systems
Drafting/BIM experience in a design or construction team
Experience with or willingness to learn new software as the demand arises
Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards is a plus.
Excellent communication skills essential for team-based work
Adaptability to grow beyond the initial role and manage teams
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.