CAD Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY: Our client is a recognized leader in the environmental water technology space, with a growing portfolio of proprietary treatment solutions deployed across North America and internationally. As a fast-scaling engineering organization, they are building the infrastructure to support their next phase of growth – and the Senior CAD Manager is a pivotal hire in that journey.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly elevated, senior-level role with genuine ownership and influence. You won’t be inheriting a polished system – you’ll be the architect of it. From defining standards and building content libraries to leading 3D model-based workflows across mechanical, civil, and process disciplines, this role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and hands-on production. If you are energized by building something from the ground up in an organization that values your expertise, this is the role for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead & Define CAD Standards

*Own company-wide CAD standards – layers, naming conventions, title blocks, sheet sets, text and dimension styles – across mechanical, civil, and process disciplines.

*Develop and maintain discipline templates, CAD handbooks, quick-reference guides, and gold-standard sample models and drawings.

*Author and deploy automation tools (scripts, LISP routines, Revit/Inventor macros, Vault/PDM automations) to reduce manual effort and minimize errors.

3D Modeling & Implementation

*Define and drive the implementation of a new 3D and model-based CAD program for equipment and facilities – from establishing modeling standards to day-to-day hands-on drafting and modeling.

*Develop and maintain master equipment models, parametric parts, and feature libraries at appropriate levels of deployment for each project stage.

*Serve as the lead drafter and modeler on key projects, standards, and initiatives.

CAD Infrastructure & Administration

*Administer AutoCAD Vault and SolidWorks PDM environments – managing users, groups, lifecycle states, replication, and backups.

*Coordinate with IT on CAD workstation and rendering resources; manage application configurations, tool palettes, and add-ins.

*Evaluate, pilot, and lead CAD software upgrades and integrations with partners, clients, and internal users.

Workflow, Data & Quality Control

*Design repeatable, scalable workflows for submittals, fabrication packages, and as-built documentation; automate BOM’s and schedules from models.

*Implement rigorous QA/QC – standards compliance checks, XREF audits, annotation consistency, clash detection, and pre-release checklists.

*Own revision control, transmittal logs, archival processes, and retention policies for all CAD deliverables across departments.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

*Serve as the escalation point for complex CAD issues and deliver targeted training, skills workshops, and tool orientations to internal users.

*Integrate CAD outputs with engineering analyses; interpret and configure workflows to meet client CAD and digital delivery requirements.

*Coordinate model and data exchanges with vendors, contractors, and external partners to ensure consistency and traceability.

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS:

Required:

*5+ years of direct CAD experience with active, recent hands-on production work; prior CAD administration experience is required.

*Expert proficiency with Autodesk tools – AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Inventor, and/or Revit – with demonstrated experience in a multi-discipline engineering environment.

*Vault and/or SolidWorks PDM administration experience is a strong asset.

*Proven track record authoring CAD standards, automating workflows, and improving team-wide processes.

*Diploma or Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree is an asset.

Bonus:

*Familiarity with SolidWorks and experience integrating it alongside Autodesk ecosystems.

*Working knowledge of engineering principles and/or exposure to industrial or infrastructure environments (water, wastewater, municipal, or similar).

*Experience implementing new model-based CAD programs in a growing or evolving organization.

Who You Are:

*A hands-on technical leader who is equally comfortable defining strategy and doing the work.

*Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

*An effective communicator who can translate technical CAD concepts for engineering, project and client-facing teams.

*Self-directed and adaptable – you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and your initiative is valued.