Entry Level CAD Designer

About the role

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level CAD Designer in our Daphne, AL office to assist with a wide range of challenging projects. This is an opportunity for an individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals. The ideal candidate will have a prominent role on our team, strong communication skills, and a desire to work collaboratively with Project Engineers in the design and production of contract documents for various projects related to civil engineering.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, sections, and detailed layout drawings for an array of civil engineering projects
• Assist in the production of contract drawing submittals while interfacing and coordinating with various engineering disciplines, technicians, and other design specialists
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Completion of Engineering Technology Associate’s or 4-year degree in an engineering field of study is strongly preferred
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability with current versions AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Word and Excel
• Ability to apply theories, principles, concepts and practices of civil engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life (effective the first of the month following date of hire)
• Additional insurances at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability
• Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Travel Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).