CAD Designer - Civil Engineering & Surveying

Overview

We are partnering with a dynamic civil engineering and surveying firm seeking a proficient CAD Designer to create precise, production-level drawings for land development, site planning, and survey-related projects. This position involves close cooperation with licensed engineers and surveyors to transform field measurements, design concepts, and calculations into comprehensive, permit-ready documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, highly experienced with Civil 3D software, and adept at handling multiple ongoing projects within a demanding and deadline-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utility layouts, and site design utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Integrate survey field data to prepare base and existing conditions drawings.
• Draft legal plats, easements, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits.
• Maintain and apply CAD standards, templates, layer conventions, and LISP automation scripts.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and surveyors to clarify design details and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and submit permit packages and respond to municipal review comments.
• Organize drawing revisions and project file management.
• Assist in quantity calculations and develop construction details.

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• At least 2 years of direct experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D production.
• Experience creating civil site plans from concept through permit-ready submissions.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, legal documents, and surveys accurately.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring high accuracy.
• Capable of managing numerous active drawing projects simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Background in land development, subdivision, or site design projects.
• Knowledge of AutoLISP scripting and workflow automation.
• Experience with survey data processing, including point files and boundary drafting.
• Familiarity with municipal permitting standards and processes.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related discipline.

Ideal Traits

• Self-motivated and takes responsibility for project outcomes.
• Thrives in a small, fast-paced, productive team environment.
• Communicates proactively to address challenges.
• Highly organized and adept at prioritizing deadlines.
• Clarifies uncertainties early to prevent rework.
• Welcomes constructive feedback and seeks ongoing improvement.
• Dependable and consistently ready for daily tasks.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Civil 3D features such as surfaces, corridors, pipe networks, and sheet set management.
• Experience in a small civil or survey firm with full responsibility for plan set production.
• Understanding of state-specific design guidelines and drainage standards.
• Ability to work independently and produce accurate, permit-ready drawings on the first attempt.

Benefits

The role includes comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools may be employed to assist in reviewing applications and analyzing candidate information; however, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Candidates may request more details about data processing procedures.