Subsurface Utilities CAD Designer — Civil 3D & GIS

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a qualified Civil Designer to draft subsurface utility maps and 3D models in AutoCAD Civil 3D or ArcGIS Pro. The role requires 3 years of drafting experience and strong attention to detail.

Based in California, this full-time position focuses on utility infrastructure design, GIS basemaps, and coordination with survey and design teams. McCarthy emphasizes safety, collaboration, and career development within a 100% employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Safety oriented in a design and construction environment.
• Background in civil engineering site design.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
• ArcGIS experience is preferred.
• Understanding of subsurface utility infrastructure design and construction.
• Experience translating survey points to project control.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Subsurface Utility Maps and 3D utility models.
• Generate GIS-based utility basemaps.
• Coordinate with survey and utility designating teams.
• Coordinate with mapping project managers on deliverables.
• Support QA/QC with regional managers and field teams.
• Research with utility agencies to gather record information on current utility infrastructure.

Skills

Safety Oriented

Civil Site Design

Strong communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Troubleshooting

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a qualified Civil Designer to draft subsurface utility maps and 3D models in AutoCAD Civil 3D or ArcGIS Pro. The role requires 3 years of drafting experience and strong attention to detail.

Based in California, this full-time position focuses on utility infrastructure design, GIS basemaps, and coordination with survey and design teams. McCarthy emphasizes safety, collaboration, and career development within a 100% employee-owned culture.