Computer Aided Design Designer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly outings

Professional development opportunities

In-office dress code (business casual)

Collaborative culture

Flexible schedule

Bonuses

401(k) with company match

Educational enrichment opportunities

Internal training programs

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a CAD Designer to support the civil design team with CAD drafting, site plan preparation, and basic design calculations under direct supervision. The role offers hands-on exposure to professional practice with structured mentorship and training opportunities.

Responsibilities include preparing site plans, grading plans, utility exhibits, and construction details, while maintaining firm standards and organized drawing files.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, Architecture, or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn firm standards and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting tasks including plan sheet layout, linework, annotations, and drawing formatting under direct supervision.
• Assist with preparation of site plans, grading plans, utility exhibits, and construction details.
• Compile and organize project data including topographic surveys, boundary plats, and GIS information.
• Perform basic design calculations such as slope checking, setback verification, and simple area takeoffs.
• Incorporate redline corrections and review comments into drawings promptly and accurately.
• Maintain organized and properly labeled project drawing files and directories.
• Learn and apply firm CAD standards, drawing templates, and naming conventions.
• Support senior designers and PMs during site visits and field data collection.
• Assist with document assembly, plotting, and plan set production.
• Actively engage in training, mentorship sessions, and professional development opportunities provided by the firm.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Attention to detail

Education

Civil Engineering Technology / Drafting degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

The CAD Designer role supports the civil design team with CAD drafting, site plan preparation, and basic design calculations under direct supervision. Day-to-day work includes organizing project data, incorporating redline corrections, maintaining drawing files to firm standards, and assisting with plan set production. The position offers hands‑on exposure to professional practice alongside structured mentorship and training opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform CAD drafting tasks including plan sheet layout, linework, annotations, and drawing formatting under direct supervision.

2. Assist with preparation of site plans, grading plans, utility exhibits, and construction details.

3. Compile and organize project data including topographic surveys, boundary plats, and GIS information.

4. Perform basic design calculations such as slope checking, setback verification, and simple area takeoffs.

5. Incorporate redline corrections and review comments into drawings promptly and accurately.

6. Maintain organized and properly labeled project drawing files and directories.

7. Learn and apply firm CAD standards, drawing templates, and naming conventions.

8. Support senior designers and PMs during site visits and field data collection.

9. Assist with document assembly, plotting, and plan set production.

10. Actively engage in training, mentorship sessions, and professional development opportunities provided by the firm.

11. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, Architecture, or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; and Civil3D
• Foundational understanding of civil engineering concepts from coursework or prior experience.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn firm standards and workflows.
• Ability to follow direction, receive feedback constructively, and work effectively within a team.
• Good organizational and time-management habits.
• Enthusiasm for growing a career in civil site design and land development.

Benefits, Compensation, and Workplace Environment

We offer quarterly employee appreciation outings, professional development opportunities, an in-office business casual dress code, a collaborative culture, and a flexible schedule. We also provide a competitive pay and benefits package that is scalable with experience, including bonuses and a 401(k) with company match. Also offers educational enrichment opportunities through internal training programs, and a variety of professional development opportunities.