Civil Land Development Drafter/Designer

Theuniversityunion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Employee life insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wallace Design Collective is seeking a Civil CAD Drafter in Kansas City, MO to translate engineering concepts into constructible site plans for Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, and Education projects. You will produce full civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, support grading, utilities, and drainage designs, and coordinate with project engineers to incorporate feedback.

A Associate degree in CAD or Civil Engineering Technology is preferred; benefits include medical plans, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proficiency in civil drafting standards and procedures.
• Experience with site development drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan Production: Prepare full sets of civil construction documents including Site Plans and Grading & Drainage.
• Modeling: Create surfaces, alignments, profiles, and pipe networks in Civil 3D.
• Drafting Standards: Apply CAD standards for consistency and quality.
• Collaboration: Incorporate redlines and respond to jurisdictional feedback.
• Data Management: Integrate surveys, GIS data, and footprints into project files.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent professional experience)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

As a Civil CAD Drafter, you will be the bridge between engineering concepts and constructible reality. You will work closely with Project Engineers to develop detailed site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts for Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, and Education projects. We are looking for someone who doesn’t just "move lines," but understands the spatial constraints and regulatory requirements of land development.

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Additional benefits include medical plans, dental, vision, employee life insurance, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Plan Production: Prepare full sets of civil construction documents, including Site Plans, Grading & Drainage Plans, Utility Plans, Erosion Control, and Detail Sheets.

Modeling: Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create surfaces, alignments, profiles, and pipe networks.

Drafting Standards: Maintain and apply company CAD standards to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables.

Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers to incorporate redline markups and adjust designs based on feedback from jurisdictional reviews.

Data Management: Incorporate topographic surveys, GIS data, and architectural footprints into project base files.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is non-negotiable (specifically surfaces and pipe networks).

Experience: 0 - 10 years of experience in civil site development or a related field.

Knowledge Base: Understanding of basic civil engineering principles (e.g., how water flows across a graded surface and how gravity sewers function).

Detail Oriented: Ability to catch labeling errors, overlapping lines, and scale discrepancies before submittal.

Education: Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Bluebeam Revu for document management and markups.

Familiarity with local municipal codes and permitting processes.

Experience with Vehicle Tracking or Stormwater modeling software.

Summary

At Wallace Design Collective, our company culture is rooted in our desire to produce quality projects. We strive to be responsive, flexible, and creative. We have a supportive environment where every person is encouraged to continuously learn, grow, and achieve. We understand the importance of respect, compassion, and treating others professionally. We listen.

Wallace Design Collective offers a competitive and comprehensive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents 30 days after their date of hire. Insurance options include a choice of 5 different medical plans, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee include life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, accident, and short- and long-term disability.

Wallace offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement.