Civil CAD Designer — Site Development & Grading

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 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.