Civil CAD Designer — Site Development & Grading

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan (Roth &

Traditional) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Company-paid Life insurance

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Professional Licensing reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

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

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

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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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

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