Senior Civil 3D Designer - Land Development

RETTEW; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance (medical)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RETTEW in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Senior Designer to join our Land Development team, focusing on oil/gas, pipeline, and related infrastructure. You will develop complex civil design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and prepare plan and profile drawings for pipelines and utilities.

You will mentor less-experienced designers, coordinate with engineers, PMs, surveyors, and other staff, and ensure QA/QC while meeting project schedules and RETTEW standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year technical school, associate degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant design experience.
• Mostly 10+ years of civil/CADD design experience and strong AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency.
• Experience developing plan and profile drawings for pipelines and utilities.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less-experienced designers.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex civil design drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare and modify plan and profile drawings for utility, pipeline, land development, and related civil infrastructure.
• Complete detailed design assignments with limited supervision.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, project managers, surveyors, and other team members.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure drawings comply with RETTEW standards.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Profile drawing experience

Oil & gas / utility project experience

Independently complete detailed design

Communication and collaboration

Mentoring/training others

Education

Two-year technical school or associate degree in a related field

Tools

Drafting tools

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

The Opportunity

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join our Land Development team and support civil design projects with a particular focus on oil and gas, pipeline, and related infrastructure work.

What You'll Do

• Develop complex civil design drawings and technical deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare and modify plan and profile drawings for utility, pipeline, land development, and related civil infrastructure projects.
• Complete detailed design assignments with limited supervision.
• Support site, grading, utility, pipeline, pad, and related civil design work as applicable to assigned projects.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, Project Managers, surveyors, designers, and other project-team members.
• Interpret survey information, engineering direction, project requirements, and existing conditions to develop accurate design documents.
• Assist with coordination and prioritization of CADD and design assignments.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and help ensure drawings comply with project and RETTEW standards.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource to other CADD operators and designers.
• Coach or mentor less-experienced design staff as appropriate.
• Support multiple projects and priorities while meeting established schedules and quality expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of a two-year technical school, associate degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant design experience.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant civil/CADD design experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing profiles for pipelines, utilities, or other linear infrastructure.
• Experience supporting oil and gas or utility projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing plan and profile drawings.
• Ability to independently complete detailed civil design assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of CADD standards, drawing production, and design-document quality.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance or mentoring to less-experienced designers.

Preferred

• Pipeline design experience.
• Well-pad or facility/site design experience.
• Experience supporting projects involving grading, utilities, corridors, or related civil-site infrastructure.

Grow Your Design Career

• At RETTEW, you'll have opportunities to:
• Work on technically challenging civil and infrastructure projects.
• Apply advanced Civil 3D skills across a variety of project types.
• Collaborate directly with engineers, Project Managers, surveyors, and other technical professionals.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to developing designers.
• Expand your experience across land development, utility, pipeline, and related infrastructure work.
• Build ownership in RETTEW through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Work Environment

Workplace Designation: Hybrid

Locations: Mechanicsburg, Pittsburgh, or Williamsport, Pennsylvania

RETTEW is willing to work with the selected candidate on location and determine an appropriate hybrid schedule based on business and team needs.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm that has been helping clients solve complex challenges since 1969. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, practical solutions that strengthen infrastructure and support the communities we serve. Built on a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employee-owners to grow their careers while delivering meaningful results for our clients.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage
• paid time off
• a 401(k)
• professional development
• opportunities for continued technical and professional growth

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] to request assistance.

Requirements

Requirements listed in job description.