Civil Designer II – 3D Civil 3D & Infrastructure Design

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Designer I to join our team in Maine. You will develop complete site designs in collaboration with engineers across disciplines, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk tools to create 3D models, surfaces and structural details.

The role supports energy infrastructure projects, requires 2–5 years of related experience, and emphasizes drafting standards, teamwork and proactive problem solving. Office-based with potential field coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum.
• 2–5 years of experience developing complex 2D and 3D designs in a related field, or equivalent knowledge.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Experience with site layout and energy infrastructure design.
• Ability to work in multi-discipline projects and adhere to drafting standards.
• Strong communication within a dynamic design team, including cross-office coordination.
• Initiative in learning new skills and solving problems, and ability to adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-focused environment collaborating with engineers and designers from multiple disciplines in development of complete site design.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Prepare site, foundation and structural designs from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches or diagrams.
• Produce, maintain and modify 3D designs of grading, foundations, structures, supports, drainage systems and other civil or structural elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Create 3D surfaces, grading objects, alignments, profiles and sections in Civil 3D.
• Produce 3D models and details of concrete and structural steel designs.
• Produce civil drawings & deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation location plans, profile and section views, foundation details, etc.
• Produce structural details & deliverables such as steel bolted connections, grating, rails, base plates, welding, steel member details, etc.
• Generate cut/fill tables.
• Produce swept path analysis to ensure vehicle and equipment access in accordance with project requirements.
• Import and export various 3D formats in support of project needs.
• Create and maintain project Navisworks models for team review and collaboration.
• Adhere to company, client and industry design and drafting standards.
• May lead Designer I or Drafters on project-specific needs, under guidance of D&D Coordinator or Senior Designers.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

3D modeling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Site layout

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

Designer/drafter curriculum certificate

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Suite

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Designer I to join our team in Maine. You will develop complete site designs in collaboration with engineers across disciplines, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk tools to create 3D models, surfaces and structural details.

The role supports energy infrastructure projects, requires 2–5 years of related experience, and emphasizes drafting standards, teamwork and proactive problem solving. Office-based with potential field coordination.