Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

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, opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel!

Schnabel Engineering is a mid-sized, employee-owned firm built on teamwork, where collaboration and shared success are core to how we operate. We are seeking a CAD Designer to support our engineering group in Lexington, KY. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and a passion for developing as a professional within a collaborative team.

Our drafting and design work offers the opportunity to work closely in collaboration with Civil and Structural Engineers on site grading and earthwork, intakes, pipelines/penstocks, fish hatcheries, and hydroelectric facilities, precast and cast-in-place concrete structures, fabricated steel structures, wood and metal frame buildings, and bridges.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare 2D CAD drawings (plans, profiles, sections and details) for contract documents based on input and guidance from design staff and in accordance with internal drafting standards.
Develop 3D models to illustrate complex structures or systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and other 3D modeling tools.
Work closely with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.
Take initiative on design tasks – capable of working independently when needed and contributing design input beyond basic redlines.
Maintain drawing files, CAD standards and other digital files in accordance with internal procedures.
Prepare graphics for engineering reports, presentations, and proposals.
Participate in professional development and training to expand technical skills and knowledge.

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of CAD design experience in a consulting engineering firm or production design organization.
Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
Experience in additional software such as Revit, Inventor, Bluebeam, or excel is a plus.
General understanding of civil, structural, or mechanical design principles; experience supporting multiple disciplines is preferred.
Ability to develop large, multifaceted drawing sets based on survey data, GIS, point clouds, and engineering sketches.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

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

The compensation range for this role is between $25 to $32 per hour. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.