Environmental CAD Designer — Civil 3D Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff CAD Designer to support our growing environmental and energy project portfolio. This role focuses on AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting for natural resource, ecological restoration, and energy projects in a collaborative, flexible hybrid environment.

This regular, full-time hourly position offers competitive benefits. Preference for candidates near Pittsburgh, PA, Jacksonville, FL, or Chicago, IL, with strong team collaboration among engineers, GIS

Qualifications

• Associate degree in GIS/CAD related field; equivalent GIS/CADD certification also considered
• Minimum of two years of professional experience using CAD/GIS technologies beyond university
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D in a professional setting
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS
• Familiarity with field data collection, data integration workflows, and troubleshooting digital files/equipment
• Understanding of grading, earthwork, and civil/site design concepts preferred
• Prior experience supporting energy, infrastructure, environmental permitting, or restoration projects is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative project teams

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain company-wide CAD standards and drafting best practices
• Produce CAD deliverables for environmental, ecological restoration, and energy-related projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Develop basic to complex drafting and analytical representations from metadata, datasets, and geodatabases
• Integrate attributes from multiple data sources, including importing/exporting a wide range of file types
• Prepare production-quality maps, exhibits, and field support mapping products
• Utilize feature lines to support site grading and earthwork balance analyses
• Perform earthwork volume calculations and support site development layouts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals

Skills

CAD/GIS technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Field data collection

Earthwork & grading concepts

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in GIS/CAD related field

Equivalent GIS/CADD certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff CAD Designer to support our growing environmental and energy project portfolio. This role focuses on AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting for natural resource, ecological restoration, and energy projects in a collaborative, flexible hybrid environment.

This regular, full-time hourly position offers competitive benefits. Preference for candidates near Pittsburgh, PA, Jacksonville, FL, or Chicago, IL, with strong team collaboration among engineers, GIS