Senior Project Designer - Land Development

CPH; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 130,872,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paternal leave

Life insurance

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Senior Project Designer - Land Development in Panama City, FL or Orlando, FL. The role centers on heavy grading, utility layout, and design under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. Strong CAD skills with AutoCAD and Civil3D are essential.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to deliver final client deliverables for large commercial developments, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Expert-level AutoCAD and Civil 3D drafting skills required.
• Experience with grading, utility layout, and land development design.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project team including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Maintain CAD standards, templates, and best practices for consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and data for land development designs.
• Travel for site investigations, measurements, and reporting.
• Assist in compiling construction plans and submit to agencies.
• Develop detailed technical drawings and designs with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs meet project specs, standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Drafting techniques

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree or CAD Certificate

Job description

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 / hour

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Panama City, FL

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 / hour

Description

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

We have an opening for the following position:

• Senior Project Designer - Land Development
• Location - Panama City, FL OR Orlando, FL

The Senior Project Designer plays an essential role in supporting a wide range of projects! This is a very exciting opportunity for a senior-level candidate with a very strong design skill set in tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D. This individual must be detail-oriented and possess a collaborative working approach to join a dynamic team at CPH.

Position Overview

Our 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.
• Focuses on developing detailed technical drawings and designs, calculating material quantities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Works 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 in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite software’s and drafting techniques are a MUST.
• *Advanced-level experience 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 and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

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