CIVIL EARTHWORK DESIGNER

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, Inc.; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to support site development for infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on preparing and maintaining civil drawings and design models from survey data, terrain modeling, and grading design techniques. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and surveyors, demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, create surfaces, process survey points, and produce grading plans and construction drawings, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or related technical field required; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of Civil CAD design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience using survey data.
• Understanding of site grading, topographic mapping, and earthwork concepts.
• Experience creating and managing Civil 3D surfaces.
• Ability to identify design conflicts and propose resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Import, manage, and process survey data for grading design projects.
• Create, edit, and maintain Civil 3D surfaces for site development and grading projects.
• Develop grading plans based on engineering design criteria and project requirements.
• Generate contours, breaklines, spot elevations, feature lines, and grading elements.
• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings, detailing existing conditions, grading, drainage, and erosion/sediment control.
• Maintain drawing databases, templates, styles, and drafting standards.
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure drawing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Utilize Bluebeam Revu for efficient document markup, review, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineers, clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and field teams.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings to support coordination, resolve design issues, and ensure project alignment across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Independent work capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Associate’s degree or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Survey data processing

Job description

Job Title: Designer I, II, or Sr. Designer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Civil CAD Designer to be responsible for preparing and maintaining civil engineering drawings and design models that support site development for infrastructure projects. This position works closely with engineers and surveyors to develop accurate design documents using survey data, terrain modeling, and grading design techniques. The ideal candidate is proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and has experience creating surfaces, processing survey points, and producing grading plans and construction drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Import, manage, and process survey data for grading design projects.
• Create, edit, and maintain Civil 3D surfaces for site development and grading projects.
• Develop grading plans based on engineering design criteria and project requirements.
• Generate contours, breaklines, spot elevations, feature lines, and grading elements.
• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings, detailing existing conditions, grading, drainage, and erosion and sediment control.
• Maintain drawing databases, templates, styles, and drafting standards.
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure drawing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Utilize Bluebeam Revu for efficient document markup, review, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineers, clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and field teams.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings to support coordination, resolve design issues, and ensure project alignment across multiple disciplines.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or formal training in Drafting, Civil Design, or a related technical field required. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Title and level will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with significant additional relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Designer title.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience using survey data.
• Understanding of site grading, topographic mapping, and earthwork concepts.
• Experience creating and managing existing and proposed surfaces in Civil 3D.
• Experience developing civil grading plans and construction drawings.
• Ability to identify design conflicts and propose practical resolutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy with minimal supervision.