Position Summary

The Civil CAD Designer is responsible for producing high‑quality civil engineering drawings for land development projects. This role supports engineers and project managers by preparing detailed construction documents related to grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and stormwater systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Drafting

• Prepare detailed civil site development drawings, including grading plans, utility layouts, roadway plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and stormwater management plans.
• Develop plan sheets from concept through final construction documents.
• Produce plan and profile drawings, cross sections, details, and quantity takeoffs.
• Follow established CAD standards, layering conventions, and file management protocols.

Technical Support

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to generate accurate design models.
• Assist with interpreting engineering sketches, redlines, design notes, and specifications.
• Update drawings based on design revisions, permitting comments, and construction changes.

Quality Control

• Perform self‑checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain consistency across drawing sets and ensure coordination with other disciplines.
• Identify and flag potential constructability or drafting issues for engineering review.

Project Coordination

• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with survey data, utility information, and topographic files.
• Assist with preparation of exhibits for permitting and client presentations.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and support to other CAD technicians and designers as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in CAD processes, standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical training in CAD, Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of Civil CAD experience, with a strong focus on site development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Solid understanding of site development principles, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and design intent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in BIM and 3D modeling processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stormwater modeling support and plan preparation.
• Ability to create surfaces, alignments, corridors, and pipe networks in Civil 3D.
• Works well in multi-discipline team environments.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office‑based with occasional field visits.
• Occasional paid overtime to meet project deadlines.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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