Civil 3D Designer / CAD Technician - Land Development

About the role

Hybrid‑based position in Ramboll’s Syracuse, NY office supporting the Environment & Health Division as a Civil 3D Designer / CAD Technician. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full‑time; no sponsorship is available. The role focuses on drafting and design for data center, industrial, and large‑scale site development projects, producing conceptual layouts and civil plan sets involving grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and erosion and sediment control.

Responsibilities

• Provide Civil 3D drafting and design support for land development projects throughout due diligence, planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare and maintain site development plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, erosion control, and construction details using Civil 3D.
• Develop and manage Civil 3D models, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and earthwork quantity calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other project teams to produce accurate, coordinated drawings and technical deliverables.
• Ensure quality and compliance by maintaining organized project files, adhering to CAD standards, performing quality checks, and supporting field data collection and construction‑phase revisions.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in civil engineering technology, CAD drafting/design, surveying, or a related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of civil/site CAD drafting and design experience with strong proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing land development plans and Civil 3D models, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, pipe networks, surfaces, alignments, and profiles.
• Ability to interpret surveys, engineering markups, design calculations, and construction documents while producing accurate, high‑quality deliverables under project deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Forma, GIS, or data center/industrial projects is a plus.

Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
• Bluebeam Revu (preferred)
• Autodesk Forma (preferred)
• GIS knowledge (preferred)
• Strong production focus, attention to drawing quality and file organization
• Ability to work independently, ask timely questions, adapt to changing priorities
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach, commitment to deadlines and quality control

Benefits

• Investment in your professional development
• Leadership guided by Ramboll’s Leadership Principles
• Being valued for the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• Long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,222 to $86,528 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.