Senior Project Designer

CEI Engineering Associates; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Competitive Salary

PTO

Maternity Leave

Alternative Schedule

Holiday Pay

Job summary

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Project Designer to provide AutoCAD design for civil engineering projects. The role focuses on turning concepts into fully developed site plans with utilities, grading, and drainage, leveraging AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You will work with Project Managers, review surveys, and mentor CAD staff to ensure high-quality deliverables. The team emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive environment, with benefits and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor-equivalent degree with 5 years related experience and/or training, plus 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination.
• 1+ years of CAD design experience.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Turn concepts into reality by designing comprehensive site development plans, including geometry, utilities, grading, drainage, and erosion control.
• Run complex drainage calculations for slopes, hydraulic systems, sewer designs, and detention ponds with precision.
• Guide projects from initial concept to constructible bid documents while coordinating with stakeholders.
• Mentor CAD Technicians and junior designers to elevate the whole team.

Skills

CAD design experience

Travel ability

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Senior Project Designer to provide AutoCAD design for our civil engineering company. Do you have experience in AutoCAD? Are you interested in the option to work remotely? Would you like a job that gives you the training and experience you need to reach the next level in your career? Are you looking to work with a great team of people who value your abilities and want you to excel? If so, please read on!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

As a Senior Project Designer at CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., you are at the heart of our land development team. Your core focus is turning concepts into reality by designing comprehensive site development plans-spanning site geometry, utilities, grading, drainage, and erosion/sediment control. Guided by client specifications and CEI quality standards, you step up to run complex drainage calculations for slopes, hydraulic systems, sewer designs, and detention ponds with precision.

Using your deep expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you guide projects seamlessly from initial concept to constructible bid documents. You analyze surveys, field notes, and site data proactively, spotting potential design roadblocks before they impact project timelines or budgets. When redlines and revisions come your way, you tackle them efficiently, seeing every detail as an opportunity to sharpen the final design.

Collaboration drives everything we do. You'll work closely with Project Managers to communicate progress, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure budgets and billing align with project forecasts. Beyond your individual workload, you act as a trusted mentor-guiding CAD Technicians and junior designers to help elevate the whole team. Your days are dynamic, fast-paced, and full of professional growth, technical problem-solving, and strong team camaraderie.

ABOUT CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.

Established in 1973, we became a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture by approaching each project with the same objectives: to help our clients streamline their processes, create efficiencies, avoid costly mistakes, and drive revenue to their bottom line. With offices from coast to coast and a dedicated team of more than 180 professionals, we are a diverse, deeply experienced, and inclusive firm ready to help our clients take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity Leave, Alternative Work Schedule, and Holiday Pay. Don't miss your chance to be part of an inspiring team where your contributions truly matter!

The compensation range provided is specific to the geographic market of the posted position. If hired as a remote employee, your salary will be aligned with the applicable compensation range for your primary remote work location.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

• Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of CAD design experience
• High proficiency with AutoCAD
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.