CAD Designer

CAD Designer

Requisition Number: 2025-1350-20

Are you passionate about precision and thrive in a collaborative environment, seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? This is the perfect opportunity for you! S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time entry-Level CAD Designer to join our Civil team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

• Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
• Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other, and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive to offer a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
• Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work, and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.

About The Role:

As a CAD Designer, you'll bring innovative designs to life by creating detailed 2D and 3D models under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll play a crucial role in transforming hand sketches and preliminary layouts into comprehensive engineering drawing packages, while also mentoring junior staff and ensuring project accuracy and efficiency.

• CAD Drafting: Perform CAD drafting of engineering designs and preparation of final engineering plans.
• CAD Expertise: Serve as the resident CAD expert for the team with the ability to provide training and guidance to employees and CAD users.
• Production Management: Manage the production process to include research and completing the technical design tasks, resulting in high-quality deliverables to internal and external clients.
• Construction Document Preparation: Assist in preparing construction documents for public and/or private public works infrastructure projects (i.e., street, highway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer improvements) from conceptual design to final design, under the direction and supervision of a professional engineer.
• Communication and Relationships: Establish good communication and working relationships with team members and clients.

About You:

• You have a High School diploma/GED
• You have an Associate's or technical degree, a plus, or a combination of education and experience
• You have a minimum of 4 years of experience in CAD drafting or related work
• You have extensive knowledge of CAD software
• You have effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
• You have fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• You have AutoCAD Civil 3D and Basic ArcGIS experience, a plus

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

Join us at S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.