Sr. Civil CAD Designer

Maania Digital; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maania Digital in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Sr. Civil CAD Designer to lead the creation and quality of land development plans on onsite projects.

Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, you will develop grading, utilities, and construction documentation while coordinating with engineers and PMs. You will mentor CAD users, enforce standards, manage workflow milestones, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience with land development design, grading and utilities
• Strong CAD documentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead drawing quality for Land Development Plans and Exhibits
• Coordinate CAD files with Engineers, Designers, and PMs
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, budgets and standards
• Mentor CAD users and enforce CAD standards

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Grading

Topographic analysis

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Job Role: Sr. Civil CAD Designer
Location: Annapolis, MD
Duration: Full time, Onsite

Requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Understanding of CAD workflows and timelines
• Understanding of land development design, grading, utilities and construction documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Lead the preparation and drawing quality of Land Development Plans, Zoning Plans, Concept Plans, and Exhibits
• Ability to utilize multiple software applications in the preparation of Land Development Plans
• Perform grading designs, surface modeling, and topographic analysis
• Ability to apply municipal design standards for layout restrictions and guidelines
• Perform and review detailed earthwork analyses, identifying and resolving discrepancies with team to minimize project liability
• Coordinate files and sharing with outside agencies
• Provide CAD coordination between Engineers, CAD Designers, and Project Managers on projects
• Ensure drawing deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and company standards
• Drive project workflow and provide project milestones and timelines
• Maintain drawing file organization per company standards and adhere to proper archiving processes
• Perform progressive plan checks and final-level QA/QC reviews to guarantee drawing accuracy, constructability, and consistency prior to submission
• Establish, maintain, and enforce CAD standards, workflows, and best practices (Client templates, CAD exercise presentations, written and recorded guides)
• Mentor CAD users alongside CAD Management and act as a technical resource
• Encourage continuous improvement, automation, and innovation for all CAD users
• Embrace new technologies and software, spearheading innovation
• Assist in cross-office work sharing while maintaining responsibility for the final product