Senior Civil CAD Designer — Lead CAD & Civil 3D Specialist

Thompson Engineering; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Leadership in CAD standards

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Mobile, AL seeks a Senior Civil CAD Designer with advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D expertise to lead design production on complex civil projects. The role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating with engineers and project managers to develop detailed construction documents while mentoring junior designers and helping establish CAD best practices across the organization.

The position emphasizes cross-discipline coordination, design development, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD, Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in civil CAD design
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required
• Demonstrated experience with land development, transportation, drainage, and utility design
• Proven ability to interpret engineering designs and produce independent design solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of complex civil engineering drawings and plan sets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Develop and oversee design of grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and site development plans
• Independently create and manage surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridor models in Civil 3D
• Translate conceptual designs into high-quality, construction-ready documents with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers on design development, constructability, and project execution
• Review and QA/QC drawings produced by junior CAD staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards
• Establish and maintain CAD standards, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency
• Coordinate across disciplines (survey, environmental, geotechnical, structural) to integrate project components
• Assist with project scheduling, workload planning, and meeting critical deadlines
• Support client deliverables and respond to review comments from regulatory agencies or stakeholders

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drafting & design

Mentoring

Technical documentation

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD/Drafting

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

GIS tools

Job description

Thompson Engineering in Mobile, AL seeks a Senior Civil CAD Designer with advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D expertise to lead design production on complex civil projects. The role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating with engineers and project managers to develop detailed construction documents while mentoring junior designers and helping establish CAD best practices across the organization.

The position emphasizes cross-discipline coordination, design development, and ensuring