Civil CAD Drafter/Designer

About the Role

At EVstudio, we're a collaborative team of architects, surveyors, engineers, and professionals dedicated to designing solutions that shape communities and elevate everyday experiences. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you'll find a place at EVstudio to innovate, grow, and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil site plans for land development projects from concept through construction
• Prepare grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and erosion-control designs under the direction of a licensed engineer
• Produce and coordinate construction documents, plan sets, profiles, details, and exhibits
• Build and manage Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and corridors
• Incorporate redlines and respond to comments from project teams, clients, municipalities, and reviewing agencies
• Coordinate civil plans with architecture, structural engineering, MEP, surveying, and other disciplines
• Support design standards, CAD organization, quality control, and permitting
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and drafters

Requirements

• Typically, 7+ years of civil drafting and design experience, preferably in site and land development
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, roadway design, and construction-document production
• Ability to independently develop and coordinate civil plan sets with oversight from a licensed engineer
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, civil technology, or a related field preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including an HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• STD & LTD
• A minimum of 15 days PTO, and higher for more experienced employees
• Accident insurance
• 401k match of 4%
• One full day of paid VTO (Volunteer Time Off) annually
• Roth 401K option
• Annual company ski day and summer picnic
• Flexible hours
• In many cases, our roles can be worked in a hybrid capacity
• Monthly employee celebrations (with free lunch!)
• The opportunity to touch every aspect of a project, from beginning to end
• Free snacks
• Weekly volleyball league in the Summer and bowling in the Winter
• Company-owned bar in the parking lot of the Denver office
• Relaxed dress code
• Entrepreneurial mindset – If you have an idea, we want you to pursue it!

Pay

We are targeting a base salary of $70,000 to $100,000, but is determined by several factors including education, experience, and a history of working in the Denver metro area.

Hiring Process

EVstudio prides itself on being efficient in its hiring process. Below you'll find an example of a typical interview process after completing your application:

• Hearing from our recruiting team within 48 hours
• A phone interview (approx. 30 minutes)
• A meet and greet with one of our Founders, Sean O'Hara (approx.15 minutes)
• An on-site interview and office tour (approx. 60 minutes)