Civil/Landscape CAD Designer

Swope Consulting; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Swope Consulting is seeking a CAD Designer to support our civil engineering team in Rogers, AR. You will prepare CAD drawings, design plans, specifications, and reports for land development, grading, drainage, and utility layouts using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, an associate degree or related training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment. Join a team with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in CAD drafting or civil engineering technology.
• Minimum 3 years AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience.
• Experience with civil site design, land development, grading plans, drainage, and utility layouts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and drafting of civil/landscape layouts and land development projects, including site plans, grading and drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway improvements.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Develop site layouts using survey data, boundaries, topography, and project documents.
• Prepare grading plans, drainage layouts, and earthwork exhibits to support site development.
• Prepare utility plans showing water, sanitary sewer, and other site utilities as required.
• Incorporate field survey data and coordinate with survey personnel for accurate base mapping.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Make revisions based on engineer comments, client requests, and agency reviews.
• Organize and maintain electronic project files, CAD drawings, and documents.
• Participate in project meetings and provide drafting progress updates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Associate degree

Job description

We are seeking a CAD Designer to work alongside our civil engineering team to support the planning, design, and development of civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include preparing CAD drawings, design plans, specifications, and reports while ensuring projects meet applicable engineering standards and codes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the design and drafting of civil/landscape layout and land development projects, including site plans, landscape plans, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management, utility layouts, and roadway improvements.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Develop existing and proposed site layouts using survey data, property boundaries, topographic information, and other project documents.
• Prepare grading plans, spot elevations, drainage layouts, and earthwork exhibits to support site development.
• Prepare utility plans showing water, sanitary sewer, and other site utilities as required.
• Incorporate field survey data and coordinate with survey personnel to ensure accurate base mapping and site information.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Make revisions to plans based on engineer comments, client requests, agency review comments, and field conditions.
• Organize and maintain electronic project files, CAD drawings, reference documents, and project records.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on drafting progress, outstanding items, and project deadlines.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (3 yearsminimum experience)
• Associate degree or technical training in CAD drafting, civil engineering technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Experience with civil site design, land development, grading plans, drainage systems, and utility layouts preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, survey plats, construction drawings, and topographic information.
• Understanding of basic civil engineering principles and land development practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment.

BENEFITS

• 75% coverage of medical benefits with BCBS.Optional family and/or dependent enrollments paid by employee at the group rate.
• 401K, with generous company matching
• 100% paid employer paid life insurance coverage with employee buy up options
• Paid Time Off:PTO allowance increases with length of employment
• Paid Holidays
• The BEST work culture: Fun, family, collaborative environment
• Opportunity to work on all aspects of a project, not get pigeonholed to one role