Civil CAD Designer

CEI Engineering Associates; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Alternative Work Schedule

Holiday Pay

Job summary

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time CAD Designer to develop civil engineering plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and other design software.

This role supports projects from conceptual design through construction, preparing plans, designs, and technical documentation. You will contribute to a range of projects including commercial, industrial, public works, and parks/recreation, focusing on site geometry, utilities, grading, and drainage plans while ensuring

Qualifications

• A one-year college or technical school CAD certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1+ years of CAD design experience.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Draft site development plans for commercial, industrial, public works, and park projects.
• Review deeds, ordinances, technical reports, and codes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers and design staff to address plan revisions and provide status updates.
• Apply redlines and revisions to drawings as needed and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

CAD design experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

CAD certificate or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time CAD Designer to develop civil engineering plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and other design and modeling software. This position will support projects from the conceptual design phase through construction, including preparing plans, designs, and technical documentation.

ABOUT CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC

Established in 1973, we became a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture by approaching each project with the same objectives: to help our clients streamline their processes, create efficiencies, avoid costly mistakes, and drive revenue to their bottom line. With offices from coast to coast and a dedicated team of more than 180 professionals, we are a diverse, deeply experienced, and inclusive firm ready to help our clients take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity Leave, Alternative Work Schedule, and Holiday Pay.

The compensation range provided is specific to the geographic market of the posted position. If hired as a remote employee, your salary will be aligned with the applicable compensation range for your primary remote work location.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CIVIL CAD DESIGNER

In this CAD drafting position, you play a vital role in developing small and large-scale commercial, industrial, public works, and parks/recreation projects. Each day, you can be found at your computer drafting site development plans. Paying close attention to detail, you are sure to include the site geometry, utility, erosion and sediment control, grading/drainage plans, and other details to meet client and CEI standards. As you work, you research and review deeds, ordinances, technical reports, and municipal, state, and federal codes to ensure that our plans are in compliance.

By analyzing surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials, you are able to help identify potential project constraints and the best approach in developing and completing projects on time and on budget. You collaborate with project managers and design staff to provide status updates, discuss challenges, and address plan revisions. When redlines and plan revisions are made, you are sure to apply them in the drawings. You enjoy working on a variety of projects with a great team, and you are proud of the part you play in helping our company thrive!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CIVIL CAD DESIGNER

• A one-year college or technical school CAD certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience


• 1+ years of CAD design experience


• High proficiency with AutoCAD


• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record


• Ability to occasionally travel overnight

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is strongly preferred.