Land Development CAD Drafter

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Midland, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Civil CAD Drafter in Midland, TX to join our land development team. The role focuses on civil site design for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years drafting experience with AutoCAD and a strong grasp of grading, drainage, utilities, and site plans. This position offers relocation assistance and a path to expanded design responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Civil CAD drafting experience.
• Experience on land development or civil site development projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and site development plans.
• Ability to prepare profiles, cross sections, and details.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil drawings for land development projects (residential, commercial, municipal, industrial).
• Develop grading, drainage, paving, utility, and stormwater plans.
• Produce plan and profile sheets, cross sections, and construction details.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering plans and specs.
• Collaborate with Civil Engineers throughout the design process.
• Revise drawings based on marks and client comments.
• Maintain standards and ensure on-schedule project completion.
• Grow technical design skills and learn company drafting standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil drafting

Grading & drainage

Site development

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering Technology degree

Drafting degree

Tools

Carlson software

Job description

Location: Midland, TX | Remote Available
Salary: $65,000–$82,000, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates interested in relocating to Midland

Join a Growing Civil Engineering Team

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Drafter with a background in land development to join their growing engineering team in Midland, Texas.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing civil engineering plans for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial developments and wants the opportunity to grow into additional design responsibilities alongside an experienced team of civil engineers.

This is a land development role focused on civil site design—not structural building design or BIM modeling.

What You'll Do

As a Civil CAD Drafter, you'll support a variety of land development projects from concept through construction documentation by preparing accurate and detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare civil engineering drawings for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial land development projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, paving, utility, and stormwater management plans.
• Produce plan and profile sheets, cross sections, construction details, and site layouts.
• Prepare drawings for roads, water systems, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and other civil infrastructure improvements.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, survey data, and construction documents.
• Collaborate closely with Civil Engineers throughout the design process.
• Revise drawings based on engineering markups and client comments.
• Maintain drawing standards while ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Continue developing technical design skills while learning company drafting standards and best practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Civil CAD drafting experience.
• Experience working on land development or civil site development projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience producing grading, drainage, utility, paving, and site development plans.
• Ability to prepare profiles, cross sections, plan & profile sheets, and construction details.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Carlson software experience.
• Civil Engineering Technology degree, drafting degree, or related education.
• Experience supporting residential subdivisions, commercial developments, municipal infrastructure, or industrial site development.

Ideal Background

We're especially interested in candidates with experience at:

• Civil Engineering Consulting Firms
• Land Development Firms
• Municipal Engineering Firms
• Site Development Companies
• Infrastructure Engineering Firms

Experience designing subdivisions, commercial developments, roadway improvements, utility systems, grading plans, or drainage systems is highly preferred.

Not the Right Fit If Your Experience Is Primarily In

While we appreciate all engineering disciplines, this role is specifically focused on land development.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in the following areas may not be the best fit:

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Drafting
• Architectural Drafting
• BIM Modeling
• Steel or Concrete Detailing
• Building Design

Why Join Our Client?

Our client offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a collaborative and growing civil engineering firm.

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial projects
• A collaborative team environment where you’ll continue developing your technical design skills