Senior Civil CAD Designer

DRMP; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Holiday and paid time off

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DRMP is seeking an experienced Senior Civil CAD Designer to support land development and site design projects in Merritt Island, FL. You will transform design concepts into accurate, coordinated construction documents working with engineers and project managers.

You will prepare plans and supervise production, mentor junior designers, and ensure adherence to project standards while coordinating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in civil engineering technology or drafting.
• At least eight years of civil CAD design experience in land development.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater utilities, erosion control, and site-plan production.
• Ability to interpret surveys and design criteria.
• Experience producing coordinated permit and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-project planning.
• Clear communication for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil construction plans for commercial, residential, institutional, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater and drainage designs, erosion-control plans, and construction details.
• Create surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, corridors, and plan-production sheets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate design information with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, utility providers, and other project disciplines.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Support quantity calculations, technical exhibits, permitting packages, and project documentation.
• Identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions before plans are issued.
• Maintain CAD standards, file organization, templates, and quality-control procedures.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet established project schedules.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on Civil 3D workflows and plan production.

Skills

CAD design

Coordination

Detail-oriented

Team mentoring

Education

Associate degree or tech cert

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

DRMP is seeking an experienced Senior Civil CAD Designer to support land development and site design projects. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and project managers to transform design concepts into accurate, coordinated construction documents.

Department

Civil/Municipal

Location

Merritt Island, FL

What You Will Do

• Prepare civil construction plans for commercial, residential, institutional, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater and drainage designs, erosion-control plans, and construction details.
• Create surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, corridors, and plan-production sheets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate design information with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, utility providers, and other project disciplines.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Support quantity calculations, technical exhibits, permitting packages, and project documentation.
• Identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions before plans are issued.
• Maintain CAD standards, file organization, templates, and quality-control procedures.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet established project schedules.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on Civil 3D workflows and plan production.

What you bring

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in civil engineering technology, drafting, or a related field.
• At least eight years of civil CAD design experience, with significant experience in land development or site design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion control, and site-plan production.
• Ability to interpret surveys, engineering calculations, design criteria, and agency requirements.
• Experience producing coordinated permit and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize work across several projects.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with engineers, clients, and project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects through permitting and construction.
• Familiarity with local and state land-development regulations and design standards.
• Experience training or mentoring CAD designers.
• Knowledge of additional design, document-management, or visualization software.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.