Civil Engineer – Site Design & Drafting | U.S. Construction (Remote)

Agent; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Construction is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer focused on site design and drafting for remote projects across self-storage, industrial, and multifamily developments. The role emphasizes grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater design, and coordination with contractors.

The position supports architectural drafting, quantity takeoffs, and project estimating, with strong AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus) skills and U.S. standard practices. Remote work from Latin America is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of civil engineering experience focused on site design and coordinating with U.S. contractors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HydroCAD or StormCAD a plus.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil site plans for self-storage, industrial, and multifamily projects in compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.
• Develop grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater, and utility plans from boundary surveys and topographic maps.
• Perform drainage, detention/retention, and cut-and-fill calculations.
• Apply value-engineering principles to reduce sitework and construction costs.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and assist with project estimating.
• Create floor plans, building layouts, elevations, and basic renderings for mixed units in both self-storage and industrial projects.
• Assist with contractor bidding, bid comparisons, permitting, and project coordination.
• Provide schedule updates and support multiple active projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Grading

Drainage

Stormwater

Utilities

Earthwork

Coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Title: Civil Engineer – Site Design & Drafting | U.S. Construction (Remote)

Location: Remote (Latin America)

Timezone: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

Compensation: $1,500 to $3,000 monthly (depending on experience)

Company Overview

Our client is a growing, vertically integrated real estate development and construction company managing projects from concept through completion, with a focus on self-storage, industrial, and multifamily developments.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer with strong civil site design and drafting skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater design, earthwork calculations, and construction plan preparation. The role also includes architectural drafting, quantity takeoffs, estimating support, and coordination with contractors and project teams

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare civil site plans for self-storage, industrial, and multifamily projects in compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.
• Develop grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater, and utility plans from boundary surveys and topographic maps
• Perform drainage, detention/retention, and cut-and-fill calculations.
• Apply value-engineering principles to reduce sitework and construction costs.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and assist with project estimating.
• Create floor plans, building layouts, elevations, and basic renderings for mixed units in both self-storage and industrial projects.
• Assist with contractor bidding, bid comparisons, permitting, and project coordination.
• Provide schedule updates and support multiple active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years experience in civil engineering with a focus on site design, building plans, and coordination with U.S. Contractors.
• Demonstrated experience with grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory; Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD, StormCAD, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. engineering standards and construction practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

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