Senior Civil 3D Designer - Land Development

RETTEW; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to support civil design projects with emphasis on oil and gas, pipeline, and related infrastructure. The role focuses on owning detailed design work, developing plan and profile drawings, and guiding developing designers and CADD staff.

The candidate will primarily work in Civil 3D, contribute from design development to final deliverables, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with engineers and project teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil design

Pipeline/Utilities design

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

10+ years civil/CADD design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

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.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced Civil 3D designer who enjoys taking ownership of detailed design work, developing plan and profile drawings, solving design challenges, and working collaboratively with engineers and project teams.

You'll work primarily in Civil 3D and contribute to projects from design development through final deliverables. The position offers the opportunity to apply your technical experience while also serving as a resource to developing designers and CADD professionals.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Designer, you will:

• 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

Required

• 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.

RETTEW offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), professional development, and 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.

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Requirements

Requirements listed in job description.