{"id":3413006,"url":"https://alion.io/job/harvesters-cad-design-engineer","title":"CAD Design Engineer","company":{"id":1945437,"name":"Harvesters","domain":"harvesters.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/harvesters-org","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Overland Park, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":63000,"max_usd":148000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":15150},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T18:30:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T06:55:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Overview\nOMNI is honored to partner with American Rail Engineers Corporation (ARE) in the search for a detail-oriented and technically skilledCAD Design Engineer to join ARE's Engineering Services team and lead the CAD functions.\nThe lead CAD Design Engineer will establish and maintain a consistent, scalable, and quality-focused CAD environment that supports the delivery of railroad bridge, culvert, track, and infrastructure projects. This role provides training and guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, helping to ensure project drawings meet both ARE and client requirements. As ARE's CAD systems and workflows mature, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of railroad infrastructure projects under the direction of licensed professional engineers.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity for a CAD professional who enjoys building efficient systems, improving technical workflows, and supporting project teams through high-quality design production. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise, a commitment to quality and consistency, and an interest in expanding their involvement in railroad engineering and infrastructure design.\nResponsibilities\nReporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the CAD Design Engineer will lead the development and administration of ARE's engineering CAD systems, standards, and quality-control processes while serving as a key resource for drawing production across the organization.\nEstablish and maintain ARE's CAD standards, procedures, templates, standard details, and QA/QC processes to support consistent and efficient project delivery.\nReview and incorporate applicable client and railroad CAD requirements into company workflows and drawing standards.\nStandardize CAD production practices, including file organization, title blocks, references, annotation, plotting, document control, and PDF deliverables.\nServe as ARE's primary technical resource for CAD systems, production workflows, and process improvements.\nDevelop training materials and provide structured guidance to engineers, EITs, technicians, interns, and other staff involved in drawing production.\nReview project drawings for accuracy, readability, consistency, and compliance with ARE and client standards.\nPrepare and coordinate drawings for railroad bridges, culverts, track improvements, retaining structures, and related infrastructure projects.\nSupport engineering teams with drawing production, design, permitting, bidding, and construction documentation.\nCoordinate survey, structural, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and construction information within project drawing packages.\nAssist with quantities, bills of materials, cost estimates, and other project support activities.\nPerform design assignments consistent with education, experience, and demonstrate competency under the direction of licensed professional engineers.\nUtilize MicroStation, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and other project software to support CAD production and project delivery.\nMaintain required railroad safety qualifications and comply with ARE and client safety requirements when visiting project sites.\nTravel occasionally to project sites, client locations, and ARE offices as needed.\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nThe CAD Design Engineer carries a target utilization rate of 75% on projects and is expected to:\nPublish ARE’s core CAD standards, templates, and QA/QC checklists, and have them in use on active projects.\nDeliver structured CAD training so that EITs, engineers, and technicians produce drawings that meet ARE and client standards with fewer review corrections.\nMaintain current client-specific CAD requirements documentation. \nProgressively take on civil and structural design assignments, delivered on schedule and within budget, once the core CAD system is in place.\nQualifications\nDegree or recognized technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, CAD, Design and Drafting Technology, or a related field.\nExperience producing civil, structural, transportation, or infrastructure drawings.\nExperience with MicroStation and Bentley transportation design applications including Open Bridge Designer or AutoCAD, with the ability to become proficient in both platforms.\nStrong understanding of CAD standards, templates, reference files, sheet production, plotting, and document control.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, specifications, calculations, and design markups.\nExperience developing procedures, standards, or workflows that support consistent drawing production and quality control.\nAbility to train, mentor, and support staff with varying levels of CAD experience.\nStrong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and quality-control skills.\nInterest in developing expertise in railroad track, bridge, culvert, drainage, and related infrastructure design.\nProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.\nWillingness and ability to travel quarterly nationwide, including remote projects sites and varying field conditions.\nValid driver's license and ability to travel by vehicle and air as required. \nAbility to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing in accordance with ARE policies and applicable FRA requirements. \nPreferred Skills:\nExperience developing or administering company CAD standards.\nExperience applying Class I railroad CAD standards.\nRailroad, bridge, transportation, or heavy-civil project experience.\nExperience with Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D, ProjectWise, GIS, or HEC-RAS.\nBentley MicroStation accreditation.\nFamiliarity with AREMA standards and railroad bridge terminology.\nEngineer Intern or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.\nWhy Join ARE?\nAt ARE, you’ll do more than design infrastructure. You’ll help strengthen the transportation networks that keep communities and industries connected. As part of a growing and forward-thinking engineering firm, you’ll take on complex railroad bridge projects that leave a lasting impact while collaborating with respected industry experts who are passionate about innovation, technical excellence, and professional development.\nAdditional benefits include:\nCompetitive salary package commensurate with experience. \nWork on impactful infrastructure projects that promote sustainability. \nOpportunities for professional growth and development; industry conference attendance. \nCommunity involvement and volunteering opportunities.\nMedical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. \nGenerous paid time off and sick leave policy.\nFlexible remote work in the US, with an office in Overland Park, KS. \nOMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. 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