Pipeline CAD Designer – Civil 3D & Survey Expert

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates; Mokena, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates is seeking a skilled Pipeline CAD Designer to develop and maintain detailed pipeline drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

The role focuses on transforming survey data into accurate design models, alignments, profiles, and plan-and-profile packages for planning, design, and construction. The candidate will work with survey points, pipeline alignments, and production of construction-ready sheets, while collaborating with engineers, clients, and field teams to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or formal training in Drafting, Pipeline Design, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience using survey data to develop basemaps.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Import and manage survey data for pipeline design projects.
• Develop Civil 3D alignments and profiles per criteria.
• Prepare plan and profile sheets for permitting and construction.
• Create right-of-way, crossing, and permit exhibits as needed.
• Maintain drawing databases and drafting standards.
• Support coordination in project meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey data handling

Bluebeam Revu

Plan & profile sheets

GIS familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or Pipeline Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates is seeking a skilled Pipeline CAD Designer to develop and maintain detailed pipeline drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

The role focuses on transforming survey data into accurate design models, alignments, profiles, and plan-and-profile packages for planning, design, and construction. The candidate will work with survey points, pipeline alignments, and production of construction-ready sheets, while collaborating with engineers, clients, and field teams to