Senior Designer - Water & Environment Market at Gresham Smith in Nashville, TN

Job description

• At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
• What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
• If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
• Here’s what you can expect:

Responsibilities

• Use Revit to develop mechanical process 3D models of water/wastewater facilities with consideration for constructability and design standards with minimal oversight.
• Use Revit to execute mechanical process design tasks using 3D surfaces with minimal oversight.
• Set up and develop design sheets, including plans, profiles, and details, in accordance with applicable drawing standards and templates.
• Communicate proactively with the design team, clients, and external consultants to resolve design challenges and technical questions, clarify work product expectations and standards, and produce consistent, high-quality deliverables as a team.
• Work with the design team to resolve comments on design documents from the project team and the client.
• Ability to coordinate mechanical process design in Revit with other disciplines working in the same 3D model including structural, architectural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and instrumentation and control.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of experience as a CAD technician, developing design documents in Revit for mechanical projects, performing design tasks using 3D surfaces, and developing 3D facilities particularly water/wastewater facilities
• Familiarity with water/wastewater specific design components such as pumps, valves, piping, and treatment equipment.
• Extremely proficient in Revit version 2024 or higher.
• Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and Bluebeam is a bonus.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues, clients, and public agency officials.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of construction documents, civil/construction design processes, and building systems.

Skills

Required

• Revit (version 2024 or higher)
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• ProjectWise
• Civil 3D
• Plant 3D
• Bluebeam
• 3D surfaces
• Water/wastewater design components

Benefits

• Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
• Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program