Civil Designer - Land Development (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Atwell, LLC; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell, LLC seeks a skilled Civil Designer to support design staff with drafting practices and standards. You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce site layouts, grading, and utility plans, and review survey data for accurate development documentation.

The ideal candidate has 4–10 years of civil design experience in land development, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong attention to detail. This is a full-time on-site role offering competitive compensation and benefits.

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.
• Experience with land development projects on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Drafting standards

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in drafting/engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Atwell, LLC seeks a skilled Civil Designer to support design staff with drafting practices and standards. You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce site layouts, grading, and utility plans, and review survey data for accurate development documentation.

The ideal candidate has 4–10 years of civil design experience in land development, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong attention to detail. This is a full-time on-site role offering competitive compensation and benefits.