Project Designer - Land Development

CPH; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH in Sanford, FL is seeking a Project Designer - Land Development to support large commercial developments under the supervision of a licensed PE. You will focus on site layout, grading, and construction site coordination.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Adobe Suite is required; familiarity with drafting standards and MS Office is expected. Prior experience on Commercial/ Retail/ Restaurant projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented trait with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, designers and clients.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and drafting standards required.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) expected.
• Experience on Commercial, Retail, Restaurant, and Industrial projects is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for site investigations and observations.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with project team and clients to ensure design accuracy.
• Apply codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide design.
• Maintain CAD standards, templates, and best practices.
• Calculate quantities and data for land development designs.
• Travel for site measurements and site observations; prepare reports.
• Assist in compiling plans from disciplines and submit to agencies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree or CAD Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Drafting techniques

Job description

Description

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Sanford, FL

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

We have an opening for the following position:

• Project Designer - Land Development
• Location - Lakeland, FL, Tampa, FL, Ft. Meyers, FL OR Miami, FL

Project Designer - Land Development

The Project Designer - Land Development plays an essential role in supporting a wide range of projects for a MAJOR commercial brand! This is a very exciting opportunity for a mid-level candidate with a strong design skill set in tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D. This individual must be detail-oriented and possess a collaborative working approach to join a dynamic team at CPH!

Position Overview:

Our Project Designer - Land Development will work in alignment with the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer to support final delivery of key client deliverables for large commercial developments. The primary focus of this position will involve providing day to day support on site layout, grading, and full construction site coordination/design.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret relevant codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Implement and utilize established CAD standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and other essential data necessary for land development civil engineering designs.
• Travel periodically to perform site investigations, take measurements, and observe construction progress, followed by the preparation of detailed reports and exhibits.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines and ensure timely submission to agencies with jurisdiction.
• Focuses on developing detailed technical drawings and designs, calculating material quantities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Works closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that all designs meet project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite software’s and drafting techniques are a MUST.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in Commercial, Retail, Restaurant, and Industrial projects is a plus.
• Adaptable and receptive to instruction from others.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or Computer - Aided Design Certificate

Compensation & Benefits:

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.