Civil CAD Designer: Site Grading, Drainage & Utilities

Socket.dev; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan (Roth/ 

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Company-paid Life insurance

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Job summary

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

As part of the team you will assist engineers and project managers with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion control plans, ensuring compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil design or CAD support for land development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, and municipal design standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail 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

Civil Designer

Civil CAD Technician

CAD software proficiency

Land development knowledge

Municipal design standards familiarity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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

As part of the team you will assist engineers and project managers with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion control plans, ensuring compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.