CAD Manager / Senior Civil Designer

Orion Placement; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Civil 3D design lead to lead a CAD team on civil engineering and land development projects. This is a full-time, on-site role with a salary range of $85,000–$105,000 per year, depending on experience.

You will own CAD standards, templates, workflows, QA/QC, production quality, and mentor CAD staff. Coordinate schedules and collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality plans for land development, grading, drainage, and roadways.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Autodesk Civil 3D experience in civil engineering, land development, or site design.
• Independent preparation of high-quality civil construction drawings and plan sets.
• Experience mentoring, training, or guiding CAD technicians and designers.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, drafting procedures, and QA/QC processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• CAD leadership or civil engineering consulting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New Mexico engineering and municipal standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support our Civil 3D design and drafting team.
• Develop and improve CAD standards, templates, workflows, and quality control procedures.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans for land development, grading, drainage, and roadway projects.
• Review drawings and plan sets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Coordinate project schedules, CAD workloads, and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to solve design challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Train CAD staff, share technical expertise, and help improve department efficiency.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Leadership

QA/QC processes

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a talented CAD team while staying hands‑on with meaningful civil engineering and land development projects.
• Take ownership of Civil 3D standards, design quality, and production workflows with the freedom to make a real impact.
• Join a close‑knit engineering team where your expertise, leadership, and ideas are genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a rewarding balance of technical design, team mentorship, and departmental leadership.
• Build your career in a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve processes and develop future CAD talent.

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time | On‑Site

Work alongside experienced engineers and designers in our Albuquerque office, where collaboration and hands‑on problem‑solving are part of everyday life. Annual compensation is $85,000 to $105,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Note

We're seeking an experienced Civil 3D professional with 6+ years of civil design experience, strong plan production skills, and experience mentoring CAD users. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity requiring full‑time, on‑site availability in Albuquerque.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a well‑established civil engineering and land development firm committed to delivering high‑quality design solutions. Our close‑knit team combines technical expertise with a collaborative, practical approach to every project. We believe great engineering starts with talented people, strong teamwork, and a commitment to doing things right.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and support our Civil 3D design and drafting team.
• Develop and improve CAD standards, templates, workflows, and quality control procedures.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans for land development, grading, drainage, and roadway projects.
• Review drawings and plan sets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Coordinate project schedules, CAD workloads, and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to solve design challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Train CAD staff, share technical expertise, and help improve department efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Autodesk Civil 3D experience in civil engineering, land development, or site design.
• Ability to independently prepare high‑quality civil construction drawings and plan sets.
• Experience mentoring, training, or guiding CAD technicians and designers.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, drafting procedures, and QA/QC processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous CAD leadership or civil engineering consulting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New Mexico engineering and municipal standards is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to make a visible impact without getting lost in a large corporate structure. You'll work directly with experienced professionals, help shape the future of our CAD operations, and stay connected to the technical work you enjoy. If you're ready to combine your Civil 3D expertise with meaningful leadership and career growth, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2509

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan