Civil CAD Designer

Socket.dev; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan (Roth/ 

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Company-paid Life insurance

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC in Pottstown, PA is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to join our multi-disciplined team. The role focuses on preparing site development plans and supporting civil engineering design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.

As part of the team you will assist engineers and project managers with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion control plans, ensuring compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil design or CAD support for land development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, and municipal design standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail in plan preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site layout, grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion & sediment control plans using CAD software
• Assist engineers with the design and development of land development projects from concept through construction
• Interpret surveys, zoning requirements, and municipal standards to incorporate into design plans
• Perform earthwork calculations, stormwater management layouts, and utility design support
• Draft, revise, and maintain technical drawings, plans, and profiles for project submissions and approvals
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure design accuracy and project alignment
• Support preparation of plans for municipal, county, and state agency submissions
• Maintain organized project files and documentation for reference and revisions
• Stay informed on design standards, software updates, and land development regulations

Skills

Civil Designer

Civil CAD Technician

CAD software proficiency

Land development knowledge

Municipal design standards familiarity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‑disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

Pennsylvania as a Best Place to Work! Another great reason to join our team!

Civil CAD Designer to join our team in Pottstown, PA. This role focuses on preparing site development plans and supporting civil engineering design for a variety of residential, commercial, and municipal projects.

As a Civil CAD Designer, you will assist engineers and project managers in developing grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion control plans while ensuring compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site layout, grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion & sediment control plans using CAD software
• Assist engineers with the design and development of land development projects from concept through construction
• Interpret surveys, zoning requirements, and municipal standards to incorporate into design plans
• Perform earthwork calculations, stormwater management layouts, and utility design support
• Draft, revise, and maintain technical drawings, plans, and profiles for project submissions and approvals
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure design accuracy and project alignment
• Support preparation of plans for municipal, county, and state agency submissions
• Maintain organized project files and documentation for reference and revisions
• Stay informed on design standards, software updates, and land development regulations

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Designer, Civil CAD Technician, or in a similar civil engineering support role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable CAD design software
• Working knowledge of land development design principles, grading, drainage, and utilities
• Familiarity with municipal design standards, zoning ordinances, and permitting processes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in plan preparation

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef provides a fun, flexible, and challenging environment and embraces the core values of integrity, quality, accountability, ownership, and work life balance to guide our decisions and empower employees.

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (Roth and Traditional) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)
• Professional Licensing reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship.

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.