Senior CAD Manager

Nexom, an Axius Water company, is a fast-growing wastewater treatment leader focused on bringing innovative and proven technologies to market. Nexom has been recognized as the Best Employer in the Wastewater Industry by Hunter Crown and regularly receives accolades for its collaborative culture, recognition of employee commitment to excellence, motivating career advancement and development, and rewarding work. With a customer-centric approach, Nexom positively impacts the environment by creating solutions that meet or exceed industry regulations while serving consulting engineers, municipalities, and industrial clients with simple yet powerful wastewater processes.

Senior CAD Manager

We are presently seeking a Senior CAD Manager who will be the subject matter expert and technical owner of Nexom’s CAD ecosystem across mechanical, civil, and process disciplines. This role defines and enforces CAD standards; administers Vault/PDM and file lifecycles; develops automations and content libraries; and actively leads the modelling, drafting, creation, and rollout of robust 3D and model‑based CAD for wastewater equipment and facilities. The Senior CAD Manager works closely with Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, and CAD Operators to ensure drawings, models, and data are accurate, efficient to produce, and compliant with internal and client requirements. Reports to Director of Engineering; receives direction from Engineering Managers

Position Goals

• Implement new 3D/model-based CAD program for mechanical/civil wastewater equipment and facilities including active day-to-day modelling and drafting.
• Develop and maintain unified CAD standards, templates, and content across all departments.
• Implement and maintain a rigorous CAD quality control plan (model health checks, standards audits, pre‑release checklists).
• Administer and optimize AutoCAD Vault and SolidWorks PDM, including permissions, lifecycles, and backups.
• Evaluate, test, and deploy new CAD software versions, tools, and integrations used by our partners/clients/engineers, and internal users.

Key Responsibilities

• Standards, Templates, and Automation - Own company‑wide CAD standards, templates, and automation tools to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high‑quality drawing/model outputs.
• CAD Infrastructure & Administration - Oversee and optimize CAD systems, including Vault and PDM environments.
• 3D Modeling & Implementation - Lead creation, maintenance, and day‑to‑day development of 3D models and model‑based workflows.
• Workflow & Data Management - Manage structured CAD workflows, data organization, revision control, and QA/QC.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting - Provide expert help for complex CAD issues and deliver guidance/training to users.
• Engineering & Client Integration - Align CAD deliverables with engineering requirements, client standards, and external collaborators.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; Bachelor’s is an asset.
• 7-10 years direct CAD experience with recent hands‑on production work; prior CAD administration experience required.
• Expert proficiency with Autodesk tools (AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Inventor, Revit) and familiarity with SolidWorks; Vault/PDM administration experience is a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and wastewater treatment systems is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to author standards, automate tasks, and improve CAD workflows in a multi‑discipline environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication; ability to work independently in a fast‑paced setting.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Competitive salary and compensation including benefits and retirement plans are available.

The ideal candidate understands they are part of a team focused on delivering results that will have a positive impact on the company. Nexom provides a workplace that values family and an opportunity for driven individuals to build relationships and professional skillsets.

Please apply with cover letter and resume, indicating the job title in the subject line.

Nexom is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. AI is not used in our review or selection process. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• CAD: 7 years (required)

Work Location: In person