Civil Designer – Land Development

Atwellgroup; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwellgroup in Maryland is looking for a civil design professional to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and produce various civil engineering drawings while collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have 4 to 10 years of relevant design experience and exhibit close attention to detail.

The position offers a range of benefits including generous paid time off, competitive compensation packages, and wellness reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of civil design experience within residential, commercial, or industrial land development required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for design staff regarding drafting practices.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to complete assignments accurately.
• Produce a variety of civil engineering drawings.
• Review project survey data to assess existing site conditions.
• Complete edits and revise plans based on comments.
• Communicate with Project Managers regarding workflow status.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil design experience

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate or associate degree in drafting or engineering technology

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award‑winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest‑growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

Job Description

• Serve as a resource for design staff regarding drafting practices, standards, and procedures.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments accurately and in alignment with Atwell standards.
• Produce a variety of civil engineering drawings including site layout, grading, soil erosion and sediment control, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, and construction staking.
• Review project survey data to assess existing site conditions and key development factors such as ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Complete edits and revise plans based on comments from municipalities, agencies, and clients.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and Team Leaders on workflow status to support chargeability and project schedule goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical certificate or associate degree in drafting or engineering technology preferred.
• 4–10 years of civil design experience within residential, commercial, or industrial land development required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Pay Range: $35 – $46 USD

Atwell Benefits

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards – Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• MAP with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services