Civil CAD Designer

NV5; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to contribute to construction drawings for natural gas transmission, distribution pipelines, substations, and electrical projects. You will create layouts, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams under guidance from engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration on a team of designers and engineers, applying CAD software to develop accurate documents and maintain design records while building experience and advancing professionally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the utility, electrical, or civil industry.
• Fundamental training in CAD software including CAD Suite, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit.
• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation to produce construction documents.
• Confer with design engineers to resolve problems and finalize drawings.
• Learn quantity take-offs and maintain design records and files.
• Work under supervision and progress toward independent judgment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Drafting Certificate (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

The Civil CAD Designer will work on construction drawings and documents for multiple systems, including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, substation, underground, and overhead electrical projects including physical layouts, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Technicians develop a basic understanding of project requirements. This role works on a team with designers and engineers applies information electronic drawing files.

Responsibilities

• Use computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation,as well as technical handbooks, utility standards, tables, and calculators
• Confer with design engineers and other staff members to resolve problems and create construction documents
• Learn to prepare quantity take-offs in a professional and organized manner
• Work under the direction of senior designers and engineers
• Meet client and NV5’s requirements and standards
• Manage and maintain design records and files
• Learn to complete as-built drawings
• Gain confidence in ability to fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation
• Able to work semi-independently with little supervision
• Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers and engineers

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• 2+ years’ experience in the utility, electrical, or civil industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Positive attitude, able to collaboratively work with others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Fundamental training in the use of computer-aided drafting software, including CAD Suite, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certificate of Training in technical drafting or equivalent work in an engineering environment
• Experience drafting civil or utility drawings
• 1-2 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.