Civil Engineering CAD Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Produce commercial and residential site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including geometry plan layouts, utility plans and profiles, grading and drainage plans with profiles and cross sections, and roadway plans and profiles.
• Prepare sketches and exhibits as needed to support project communication and approvals.
• Use GIS software to obtain required site imagery and incorporate it into project drawings.
• Apply third-party applications (Auto-TURN, Photoshop, etc.) to generate drawings based on specific project requirements.
• Prepare NJDOT and NJDEP permitting plan sets.
• Prepare concept drawings based on ownership's development objectives and due diligence conclusions, including concept plan layout and drafting.
• Support design of utility systems including stormwater runoff and conveyance, sanitary sewer collection, and water distribution.
• Contribute to Soil Erosion and Sediment Control design, including stability calculations, Best Management Practices, swale and spillway design, and construction sequencing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred; associate's degree with demonstrated civil design and drafting experience considered.
• 1-3 years of commercial and residential site design and permitting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of NJ Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) preferred.
• Foundation and geotechnical experience and understanding.
• Proficiency in drainage software including StormCAD, Hydroflow, and HydroCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Self-starter who works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.