Civil3D Designer - Civil/Drainage & Grading Expert

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks an experienced Civil Designer with 5+ years of Civil 3D design in an engineering environment. The role involves creating and reviewing site development plans, drainage, grading, utilities, and roadways, and coordinating with other disciplines.

You will mentor junior designers, support CAD workflows, perform field walkdowns, and ensure compliance with DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil design experience with Civil 3D in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and related design software.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior CAD staff.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline project activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical responsibilities required of a Civil Designer.
• Demonstrate expertise in using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Create and review project civil deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced designers and technicians.
• Prepare civil scopes of work and material take-offs.
• Prepare and understand plan sets for site development, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and land development.
• Develop grading plans, utility plans, profiles, and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES standards.

Skills

Civil design experience

Autodesk Civil 3D

Mentoring/leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fieldwork readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GIS

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks an experienced Civil Designer with 5+ years of Civil 3D design in an engineering environment. The role involves creating and reviewing site development plans, drainage, grading, utilities, and roadways, and coordinating with other disciplines.

You will mentor junior designers, support CAD workflows, perform field walkdowns, and ensure compliance with DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES standards.