Lead CAD Designer — Civil & Land Development

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

Job summary

RVE, an Ardurra company, is seeking an Experienced CAD Designer for our Lehigh Valley (Allentown) office. The role focuses on producing detailed site/civil plans and coordinating with engineers, planners, and staff scientists.

The position requires 8+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the ability to mentor junior staff while leading CAD production and quality control on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 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 depth and relevance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Land Development, Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control, and Post-Construction Stormwater Management plan sets from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, grading, profiles, corridors, point groups, and other design elements.
• Prepare technical exhibits, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates supporting design, permitting, client discussions, and regulatory review.
• Identify design conflicts 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.

Job description

RVE, an Ardurra company, is seeking an Experienced CAD Designer for our Lehigh Valley (Allentown) office. The role focuses on producing detailed site/civil plans and coordinating with engineers, planners, and staff scientists.

The position requires 8+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the ability to mentor junior staff while leading CAD production and quality control on multiple projects.