Environmental Designer, Civil 3D

Atlas; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Civil 3D expert in Pittsburgh, PA to join its team focused on restoring landscapes in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. You will be responsible for creating complex grading plans and drainage designs to enhance safety and sustainability in the region. Qualified candidates should have 3–10 years of civil CAD production experience, strong skills in modeling, and communication abilities. The role offers comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of civil CAD production experience supporting land development.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering markups accurately.
• Proficiency using Data Shortcuts and Xrefs.

Responsibilities

• Build complex 3D surfaces in Civil 3D for various projects.
• Perform precise cut-and-fill volume calculations.
• Develop comprehensive Erosion & Sediment control plans.

Skills

Civil CAD production

Advanced Surface Modeling

Hydrologic & Hydraulic Design

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology

Tools

Civil 3D

Pipe Networks

Job description

Job Description

Join a team dedicated to restoring the rugged landscapes of West Virginia and Pennsylvania by transforming hazardous Abandoned Mine Lands into safe, sustainable environments. You will play a vital role in high-stakes engineering solutions that eliminate public safety risks, restore local watersheds, and revitalize community land for future generations. As a Civil 3D expert, you will excel by turning complex survey data into precise, constructible grading plans, cross sections, and profiles that define the project’s footprint. Success in this role means delivering error‑free design packages that seamlessly balance earthwork volumes while navigating the unique topographical challenges of the Appalachian region.

Core Responsibilities

• Advanced Surface Modeling & Grading: Build complex 3D surfaces in Civil 3D to design stable slopes for highwall abatement, refuse pile regrading, and landslide repairs.
• Earthwork Optimization: Perform precise cut‑and‑fill volume calculations to balance onsite materials, minimizing the need for costly "waste" or "borrow" hauls.
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Design: Design drainage channels, culverts, and sediment ponds using Pipe Networks to manage acid mine drainage and storm runoff.
• Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control: Develop comprehensive E&S plans and narratives that meet specific WVDEP or PA DEP regulatory standards for reclamation permits.
• Site Integration: Convert raw topographic survey data and LIDAR into functional base maps, ensuring all site features such as mine portals or seeps, are accurately represented and addressed in the design.
• Plan Set Production: Independently manage the assembly of full construction document packages, including plan and profile sheets, cross‑sections, and detail sheets.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• An associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience) with a strong foundation in civil/site design.
• 3–10 years of civil CAD production experience supporting land development and site design projects.
• The ability to read, interpret, and apply site plans, grading concepts, engineering markups, and redlines accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and project team members.
• Experience preparing detailed site grading and earthwork drawings, including layouts, slope transitions, profiles, and cross‑sections.
• Experience developing and managing grading surfaces to produce accurate and constructible site designs with proper drainage.
• Proficiency using Data Shortcuts and Xrefs, along with applying object and label styles to maintain company drafting standards.
• Experience updating drawings based on redlines, markups, and evolving design changes while supporting permitting packages for local and state agencies.
• The ability to coordinate on constructability challenges, provide general project support, and consistently follow Atlas health and safety policies and procedures.

What you can expect from us

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no‑cost employee‑only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full‑time

EEO Statement

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