Senior CAD Designer

Barron Collier Companies; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition assistance

Work life balance

Discretionary annual bonuses and peer

Job summary

Peninsula Engineering is a premier civil engineering firm serving Southwest Florida, and as part of the Barron Collier Companies, we deliver high-quality land development and site design. The Senior CAD Designer will lead complex Civil 3D plan production, mentor junior staff, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure constructible, compliant construction documents.

The role emphasizes CAD standards, workflow improvements, and collaboration with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering plan production.
• Ability to mentor junior CAD staff and provide practical technical guidance.
• Experience preparing complete construction plan sets with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage complex CAD files, xrefs, data shortcuts, sheets, and plotting workflows.
• Strong knowledge of grading, utilities, drainage, roadway design, site layout, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD design and plan production for civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and coordinate complex construction plan sets for land development, utility, roadway, grading, drainage, and site infrastructure projects.
• Develop Civil 3D models including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, feature lines, parcels, grading objects, and plan production sheets.
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with company and agency standards.
• Coordinate design information between multiple disciplines, including survey, engineering, landscape architecture, permitting, and construction administration.
• Interpret engineering direction and convert conceptual designs into detailed construction documents.
• Identify design conflicts, missing information, and potential construction issues before plans are submitted.
• Provide guidance and technical support to CAD Technicians and CAD Designers and assist with training, workflow improvements, CAD standards, templates, Civil 3D styles, and production procedures.
• Coordinate xrefs, data shortcuts, sheet sets, plotting, plan revisions, and electronic deliverables.
• Support project deadlines by organizing CAD production tasks and helping prioritize work.
• Assist Project Managers with agency comment responses, permit revisions, quantity takeoffs, exhibits, and construction-related plan updates.

Skills

Advanced Civil 3D

Utility design

Drainage and stormwater plans

Roadway plan/profile production

CAD quality control

Troubleshooting Civil 3D issues

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

6+ years of civil CAD design experience.

Strong candidates may have 8–12+ years of experience, depending on project complexity and leadership responsibilities.

The Senior CAD Designer is an experienced technical design professional responsible for producing, coordinating, and reviewing complex civil engineering construction plans. This position requires advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, civil site design, plan production, CAD standards, and project coordination.

The Senior CAD Designer works closely with Project Managers, Engineers, CAD Managers, and design staff to develop complete, accurate, and constructible plans. This role may also mentor junior staff, assist with quality control, improve workflows, and help maintain company CAD standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead CAD design and plan production for civil engineering projects.

Prepare and coordinate complex construction plan sets for land development, utility, roadway, grading, drainage, and site infrastructure projects.

Develop Civil 3D models including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, feature lines, parcels, grading objects, and plan production sheets.

Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with company and agency standards.

Coordinate design information between multiple disciplines, including survey, engineering, landscape architecture, permitting, and construction administration.

Interpret engineering direction and convert conceptual designs into detailed construction documents.

Identify design conflicts, missing information, and potential construction issues before plans are submitted.

Provide guidance and technical support to CAD Technicians and CAD Designers and assist with training, workflow improvements, CAD standards, templates, Civil 3D styles, and production procedures.

Coordinate xrefs, data shortcuts, sheet sets, plotting, plan revisions, and electronic deliverables.

Support project deadlines by organizing CAD production tasks and helping prioritize work.

Assist Project Managers with agency comment responses, permit revisions, quantity takeoffs, exhibits, and construction-related plan updates.

Typical Tasks

Leading the CAD production of full civil construction plan sets.

Building and managing proposed grading models.

Creating complex utility and drainage layouts.

Preparing plan and profile sheets for roads, utilities, and drainage systems.

Reviewing junior staff drawings before engineer or project manager review.

Coordinating revisions across large plan sets.

Resolving Civil 3D issues related to surfaces, pipe networks, labels, corridors, and data references.

Preparing detailed exhibits for clients, agencies, or construction coordination.

Helping develop or refine company CAD standards and production tools.

Training junior staff on drafting quality, Civil 3D workflows, and plan organization.

Required Qualifications

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Strong understanding of civil engineering plan production.

Experience preparing complete construction plan sets with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage complex CAD files, xrefs, data shortcuts, sheets, and plotting workflows.

Strong knowledge of grading, utilities, drainage, roadway design, site layout, and construction documentation.

Ability to review plans for accuracy, consistency, and constructability.

Ability to mentor junior CAD staff and provide practical technical guidance.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, CAD staff, surveyors, and outside consultants.

Ability to work independently and make informed design-production decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in land development, subdivision design, commercial site design, residential development, roadway design, utilities, and stormwater management.

Familiarity with local agency review processes, permitting comments, and construction plan requirements.

Experience developing CAD standards, Civil 3D templates, label styles, pipe rules, layers, blocks, and production workflows.

Ability to troubleshoot Civil 3D issues and support other users.

Experience reviewing plans before submittal.

Experience with quantity takeoffs, engineer’s opinions of cost, and construction administration support.

Leadership or mentoring experience.

Key Skills

Advanced Civil 3D

Utility design

Drainage and stormwater plans

Roadway plan/profile production

CAD quality control

Troubleshooting Civil 3D issues

Growth Path

This position may grow into a Lead CAD Designer, CAD Manager, Design Manager, Project Designer, or technical leadership role. The Senior CAD Designer may also serve as the bridge between production staff, engineering staff, and management.

About Us

Peninsula Engineering is a premier, full-service civil engineering firm serving Southwest Florida. As part of the Barron Collier Companies, we combine decades of experience with a client-focused, boutique approach. We specialize in high-quality site civil design and land development services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the region. Our team is dedicated to responsible design, technical excellence, and lasting client partnerships.

We make every effort to provide our employees with a benefits program that provides comprehensive benefits and coverage for employees and their families. We are committed to providing a competitive benefits program that allows you and your family the flexibility to best meet your needs, while at the same time, allows additional benefits to protect your income, build financial security, and balance your work and personal life. The role and as being an employee of Barron Collier Companies comes with the following benefits:

Work life balance

Discretionary annual bonuses and peer recognition awards

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition assistance

We are a drug-free (DFW) and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).