Senior Civil 3D CADD Designer

Stanley Consultants; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

Stanley Consultants, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a Senior Civil CADD Designer to enhance our Civil Graphics team. You will leverage your Civil 3D expertise to create and revise civil site plans, utility plans, and more, ensuring high-quality project standards. Your role involves collaboration with engineers and contributing to the design process while leading junior team members.

This position offers comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and professional development support. If you are self-motivated and passionate about design, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Civil 3D design.
• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering design criteria and codes.
• Autodesk Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of construction drawings for utility infrastructure projects.
• Perform self-checks and peer reviews for design accuracy.
• Serve as the primary CADD resource for assigned projects.

Skills

Civil 3D expertise

Utility infrastructure design

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Computer Aided Design

Tools

Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're on the hunt for a skilled Senior Civil CADD Designer to strengthen our Civil Graphics team. In this role, you’ll leverage your Civil 3D expertise to create and revise civil site plans, grading, utility plans, and more, all while ensuring our projects meet high‑quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Advanced Design and Drafting:

• Lead the creation of construction drawings for utility infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment plants.
• Utilize Civil 3D for surface modeling, utility alignments, profiles, and site grading design.
• Develop detailed plan and profile drawings, and collaborate with project engineers to translate technical concepts into buildable contract documents.

2. Quality Assurance and Standards:

• Perform self‑checks and peer reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance with CADD standards and project specifications.
• Maintain consistency in graphical presentation and technical documentation across projects.
• Address redlines and incorporate revisions efficiently and accurately.
• Manage and track document revisions.

3. Technical Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and refine design concepts.
• Support permitting processes by preparing required documentation and design packages.
• Participate in design review meetings, providing technical input and addressing design challenges.

4. Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Contribute to enhancing CADD workflows and tools, identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Stay current with CADD software and design practices, implementing new techniques where applicable.
• Assist in standardizing design templates, processes, and procedures across projects.

5. Project Leadership:

• Serve as the primary CADD resource for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Guide junior team members, offering mentorship and technical training as needed.
• Support client interactions by addressing technical inquiries and presenting design solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in "Engineering Computer Aided Design", or a related field. Extensive land development or Civil utility design experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in Civil 3D design, focusing on utility infrastructure. Land development experience is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe products, and Microsoft Office Suite. Autodesk Certification is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Self‑motivated, excellent communicator, strong organizational skills, proactive problem solver, and collaborative team player.
• Additional Requirements: Strong familiarity with civil engineering design criteria, codes and standards, and a willingness to adapt to innovative technologies.

Benefits

• Member‑owned culture with performance‑based rewards.
• Paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial protection: life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection.
• Professional growth support: tuition assistance, professional society membership.
• Retirement benefits: company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).