Civil CAD Designer — Collaborative, Growth‑Oriented Role

Langan International, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This role supports planning and designing civil engineering land development projects and offers opportunities to work on meaningful infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with a team of engineers, gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and contribute to multiple market sectors while growing your professional skills and career.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Sciences, enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with a focus in Civil Engineering, demonstrated equivalent knowledge, OR extensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D training.
• 1+ years of experience in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and soil erosion is desired.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal land use permitting.
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D design skills.
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects;
• Prepare the planning and designing documents of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects in close collaboration with Project Engineers using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment;
• Perform zoning and other feasibility assessments for development projects;
• Perform field inspection services, as needed;
• Write and/or review draft reports, including feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, technical specifications, and utility reports;
• Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site design

Technical drafting

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Enrollment in Civil Engineering bachelor's

Equivalent AutoCAD/Civil 3D training

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This role supports planning and designing civil engineering land development projects and offers opportunities to work on meaningful infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with a team of engineers, gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and contribute to multiple market sectors while growing your professional skills and career.