Civil 3D / CAD Designer (5 - 7 Years)

Coffman Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Seattle, WA, seeks a Civil Designer III with five to seven years of civil engineering/design experience to join our Seattle office. The role involves site layouts, grading plans, stormwater facilities, water quality BMPs, and utility design through construction.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, progressing from preliminary design to construction, ensuring quality and timely delivery of civil site projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or drafting/CAD preferred
• Five to seven years of progressive drafting/design experience for civil site improvements
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and practices including planning, permitting, design, and construction

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil site layouts, grading plans, and utility design through construction
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary design team and other offices to share workload
• Prepare public improvement and grading plans, earthwork calculations, and utility drawings

Job description

Civil Designer III – Seattle, WA

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Civil Designer III with five to seven years of experience in civil engineering/land development, including site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and site utility design, to join our growing Seattle team.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have a desire to work and grow with a multidisciplinary engineering team, with experience ranging from preliminary design through construction.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate degree in civil engineering, civil design, or drafting/CAD field
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in drafting and design for civil site improvements
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and practices, including planning, permitting, design, and construction phases
• Possess advanced knowledge in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including Sheet Set Manager; civil site layout; Civil 3D surface models, corridors, pipe networks, and profiles
• Knowledge of GIS terminology and importing GIS data
• Technical experience with preparation of public improvement and grading plans, site grading, and earthwork calculations
• Technical experience with preparation of utility plans, including gravity and pressure pipe networks
• Knowledge in developing Civil 3D assemblies and parts
• Experience coordinating with a multi‑discipline design team
• Working with counterparts in other offices to share workload when required
• Familiarity with Revit and Navisworks to coordinate workflows between Civil 3D and architectural/structural BIM models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• A positive, can‑do attitude
• Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in the design of site civil systems, any prior experience in this field, how prior experience relates to the job requirements, and specifically why they are interested in working at Coffman Engineers’ Seattle office location; applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Salary

Expected annual salary of $78,000–$90,000.

EEO Statement

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.