Senior Civil CAD Designer

Mannik Smith Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance premiums

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 and mentor junior designers.

The ideal candidate has extensive Civil 3D experience, strong detail, and the ability to coordinate across engineers, surveyors, and other disciplines to ensure plan quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in civil engineering technology, drafting, or related field
• Eight+ years of civil CAD design experience, with land development/site design focus
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to interpret surveys, calculations, design criteria, and agency requirements
• Experience producing coordinated permit and construction documents
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work across multiple projects

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 disciplines.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Support quantity calculations, exhibits, permitting packages, and project documentation.
• Identify design conflicts and propose practical solutions before plans are issued.
• Maintain CAD standards, file organization, templates, and QC procedures.
• Manage multiple assignments to meet schedules.
• Mentor junior designers on Civil 3D workflows and production.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in civil engineering technology or related field

Tools

Civil 3D software

Job description

Senior Civil CAD Designer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Merritt Island, FL

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.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior designer who understands civil site development, takes ownership of plan production, and enjoys helping less-experienced team members strengthen their technical skills

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.