Civil Engineer (3–5 Years Experience)

Civil Design Consultants, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Civil Design Consultants, Inc. in Andover, MA is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead site development production from concept through permitting and construction documents.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater design, and coordination with clients and sub-consultants. You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with MADEP/NHDES regulations while delivering high-quality plans on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience performing similar duties.
• EIT certification required; PE licensure in MA and/or NH preferred, or actively progressing toward it.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including core utilities.
• HydroCAD proficiency and working knowledge of MADEP/NHDES stormwater regulations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site development plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D with core utilities (styles, labels, surfaces, parcels, alignments, profiles, corridors, sections).
• Design stormwater drainage to MADEP/NHDES standards, including hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with HydroCAD.
• Create grading, utility, and erosion control designs.
• Prepare permit application materials and supporting documentation for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate with surveyors, landscape architects, environmental consultants, and other sub-consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Time management

AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

HydroCAD proficiency

Regulatory knowledge MADEP/NHDES

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At CDCI, you'll be joining a team that values your ideas, initiative, and contributions. We offer a professional, focused work environment that’s also approachable, collaborative, and genuinely fun. You'll have hands-on opportunities to grow your skills and make an impact, all while working alongside teammates who enjoy what they do. We host quarterly outings to local breweries to unwind, connect, and celebrate as a team. Every day brings a chance to learn, connect, and thrive.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced civil engineer to serve as a strong technical producer on our site development team. The ideal candidate is a proficient AutoCAD Civil 3D user who can independently take site development projects from concept through permitting and construction documents, with a working knowledge of MADEP and NHDES stormwater regulations. This role is heavy on production and design - client interaction and project coordination duties are present and will grow with experience.

Primary Duties:

• Preparation of site development plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D. A thorough understanding of the core Civil 3D utilities - including styles, labels, surfaces, parcels, alignments, profiles, corridors, and sections - and the ability to use these utilities to independently produce site development plans.
• Preparation of stormwater drainage designs to comply with MADEP and NHDES stormwater regulations, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HydroCAD.
• Preparation of grading, utility, and erosion control designs.
• Preparation of permit application materials and supporting documentation for local, state, and federal permitting agencies.

Secondary Duties:

• General office management and coordination, including coordination with surveyors, landscape architects, environmental consultants, and other sub-consultants.
• Attending client meetings and local land use board hearings (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission) in support of project managers.
• Mentoring entry-level engineering staff and reviewing their work product.

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience performing similar duties.
• EIT certification required; PE licensure (MA and/or NH) preferred, or actively progressing toward it.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including the core utilities listed above.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HydroCAD and a working knowledge of MADEP and NHDES stormwater regulations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Company matched IRA retirement plan.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Support for continued professional development and PE licensure.