Designer I — Civil 3D & Land Development Drafting

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC in San Antonio is seeking a Designer I to provide advanced design and drafting support for land development projects. The role works with minimal supervision to prepare construction documents, exhibits, and technical graphics in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will support engineers and project managers with CAD production, coordination, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in CAD/Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience preparing civil, transportation, traffic, structural, aviation, H&H, or utility design documents.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong knowledge of design standards and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven record of accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop site layouts and construction plans for grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Produce detailed site design exhibits and supporting documentation for development projects.
• Coordinate design elements to support permitting and construction documentation.
• Prepare and revise engineering design documents and technical drawings using CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Translate engineer direction and markups into accurate design documentation with minimal supervision.
• Apply CAD standards to ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and agency compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams to resolve design issues and maintain schedules.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, reports, and exhibits.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.

Skills

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD standards

Job description

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC in San Antonio is seeking a Designer I to provide advanced design and drafting support for land development projects. The role works with minimal supervision to prepare construction documents, exhibits, and technical graphics in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will support engineers and project managers with CAD production, coordination, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance.