Civil CAD Designer

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Company-paid Life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Professional Licensing reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

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

You will assist engineers and project managers with grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design while ensuring compliance with local and state requirements. This position offers growth in a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Civil Designer or Civil CAD Technician in civil engineering support roles.
• 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.

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

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

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.

Van Cleef is proud to be recognized in Pennsylvania as a Best Place to Work! Another great reason to join our team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented 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
• 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
• 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.