CAD Industry Specialist – Civil

Circle K•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are expanding our Store Design & Experience team and seeking an early-career Civil-focused CAD Industry Specialist to support the development of Concept Site Plans (CSPs) for Circle K projects nationwide. This role combines CAD drafting, site planning, regulatory research, and basic civil design knowledge to produce accurate and feasible conceptual site layouts. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in CAD drafting, civil design support, surveying, architecture, or a related field and is looking to grow their technical skills within a fast-paced retail development environment.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in CAD drafting, civil design support, surveying, architecture, land development, or related fields.
Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience will be considered.
Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
Ability to read and interpret surveys, site plans, and engineering drawings.
Basic understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, and site development concepts.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to balance multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Interest in site planning, land development, and retail design.

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail or commercial development is a plus but not required.
Experience with Civil 3D preferred.
Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and similar project coordination tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and update Concept Site Plans (CSPs) using Autodesk Civil 3D.
Develop conceptual site layouts incorporating building placement, parking, circulation, access points, and basic utility considerations.
Maintain and update CAD files throughout design development and project revisions.
Assist in maintaining internal CAD standards, templates, and drawing libraries.
Research zoning requirements, setbacks, easements, right-of-way restrictions, and other development constraints.
Support project teams by documenting jurisdictional requirements and site development considerations.
Review surveys, aerial imagery, topographic maps, and available engineering documents to support site planning decisions.
Identify potential site constraints such as elevation changes, access challenges, utility conflicts, or drainage concerns.
Apply a basic understanding of grading, stormwater, and site development principles when evaluating site feasibility.
Coordinate with licensed engineers and civil consultants for detailed engineering analysis and design.
Work closely with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Architecture, and external consultants to support project development.
Participate in project review meetings and incorporate feedback into plan revisions.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
Maintain organized project documentation and version control.
Address drawing comments and redlines from internal stakeholders.