Experienced CAD Designer

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Allentown seeks an Experienced CAD Designer to join the Lehigh Valley team. The role focuses on producing detailed site/civil plans and collaborating with engineers, planners, and surveyors on multi-acre developments.

You will own design production under minimal supervision from the project manager/engineer. As CAD lead, you will coordinate tasks, enforce company standards, and mentor junior staff while supporting projects from concept to construction documents including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate in Drafting/Design Technology preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Knowledge of land development, stormwater, and erosion control helpful.
• Ability to lead CAD work and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop land development and site/civil plans from concept through construction documents.
• Utilize Civil 3D to manage surfaces, grading, profiles, and earthwork analyses.
• Prepare exhibits, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for design reviews.
• Identify design conflicts and coordinate with project teams to resolve them.
• Lead CAD production, maintain standards, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate in Drafting/Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeing an Experienced CAD Designer to join our team in our Lehigh Valley (Allentown) office.

Our CAD designers, civil engineers, urban planners, and staff scientists work together daily to plan and create sustainable human environments by offering comprehensive land development services ranging from due diligence and master planning to design and construction administration.

Primary Function

The CAD Designer will be responsible for performing complex drafting and design tasks to produce detailed site/civil plans and work efficiently under minimal supervision from the project manager/engineer. Works directly with Engineers, Project Managers, Land Planners, Surveyors, and other technical professionals while taking ownership of design production and plan development. Projects range from sites of less than one acre to complex, multiphase developments spanning hundreds of acres, providing opportunities to solve different design challenges.

Primary Duties

• Develop Land Development, Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control, and Post-Construction Stormwater Management plan sets from conceptual design through final construction documents, including site layouts, grading, erosion and sediment control, utilities, profiles, and cross sections


• Utilize advanced Civil 3D functionality to develop and manage surfaces, grading, profiles, corridors, point groups, and other design elements, including earthwork analyses and constructability-focused grading solutions


• Prepare technical exhibits, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates supporting design, permitting, client discussions, and regulatory review


• Identify design conflicts, inconsistencies, and constructability concerns and work with project teams to resolve them


• Conduct occasional field visits, inspections, and data collection to understand existing conditions and project needs


• Serve as CAD lead for project teams, coordinating drafting and design assignments, providing input on scheduling and workload, and participating in project kickoff meetings


• Perform local CAD manager responsibilities, including maintaining company standards, workflows, quality control measures, troubleshooting, and staff training


• Train and mentor junior staff and perform quality control reviews of outgoing plans and project documents in accordance with company standards


• Assist with material and equipment selection and contribute to project design with attention to detail and ingenuity


• Maintain organized CAD drawings, PDFs, and project documentation in accordance with company procedures, including current and archival project files

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required


• Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate in Drafting/Design Technology or Certification in CAD Foundations/Fundamentals is preferred but not required


• 8+ years of relevant experience is preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered based on the depth and relevance of their experience and are encouraged to apply


• Demonstrated ability to develop land development plans from conceptual design through final construction documents, including grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and roadway design


• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Working knowledge of NPDES permitting, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control requirements


• Strong understanding of earthwork analyses, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and constructability considerations


• Proven ability to coordinate CAD and design assignments, support project scheduling and workload planning, and collaborate effectively with project teams


• Ability to identify design conflicts and constructability concerns and develop practical solutions


• Knowledge of quality control processes, CAD standards, workflow procedures, and troubleshooting


• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior-level staff and support team development

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ -affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.