Senior Project Designer - Land Development

Trilon; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CPH, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, seeks a Senior Project Designer – Land Development to support final delivery of major commercial developments. The role focuses on heavy grading and utility design under the supervision of a licensed PE.

You will prepare detailed CAD drawings, coordinate with engineers and architects, ensure codes and client requirements are met, and contribute to interdisciplinary planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CAD certificate required.
• Senior Project Designer with land development experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D;熟悉CAD standards and templates.
• Experience with grading and utility layout for large developments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation, design, and construction documents in AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Apply codes, regulations, and client requirements to designs.
• Develop CAD standards, templates, and quality controls.
• Calculate quantities and areas for land development designs.
• Travel for site investigations and document findings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Drafting techniques

Grading

Utility layout

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree or CAD Certificate

Job description

Location: Panama City, FL

Department: Civil/Municipal

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

Position Overview

Senior Project Designer – Land Development will work in alignment with the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer to support final delivery of key client deliverables for large commercial developments. The primary focus of this position will involve exercising expertise in heavy grading, utility layout and design.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret relevant codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Implement and utilize established CAD standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and other essential data necessary for land development civil engineering designs.
• Travel periodically to perform site investigations, take measurements, and observe construction progress, followed by the preparation of detailed reports and exhibits.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines and ensure timely submission to agencies with jurisdiction.
• Focus on developing detailed technical drawings and designs, calculating material quantities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that all designs meet project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Expert-level skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite software, and drafting techniques are a MUST.
• Advanced-level experience in grading, utility layout and design.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in Commercial, Retail, Restaurant, and Industrial projects is a plus.
• Adaptable and receptive to instruction from others.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self‑motivated.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree or Computer‑Aided Design Certificate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k), Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.