CAD Manager (Mid-Level)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager to lead our CAD team within a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment. The position is located in Seattle, WA with a hybrid working policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Autodesk and Bentley drafting and design programs, a basic understanding of geology and geotechnical design practices, and proven leadership skills to oversee drawing production, ensure quality control, and support engineering teams across multiple projects and offices.

What You Will Do

Lead and manage the CAD design team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Develop and maintain Shannon & Wilson CAD standards and templates. Manage incoming requests from and coordinate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and field staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drawings and design documents.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Autodesk and Bentley drafting and design programs, a basic understanding of geology and geotechnical design practices, and proven leadership skills to oversee drawing production, ensure quality control, and support engineering teams across multiple projects and offices.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of CAD design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (standard for Shannon & Wilson format figures) and Bentley MicroStation (sometimes required or provided by clients), as well as experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D dynamic design elements (i.e., surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, etc).
• Familiarity with National and A/E/C CAD standards.
• Understanding of topographic survey data, lidar data and earthwork design principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficient in file management software, ProjectWise Design Integration, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, required; MS Access, desirable).
• Ability to learn other graphics programs, such as Photoshop, gINT and BoreDM.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrues based on your state requirements
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking