CAD Industry Specialist

Circle K•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Circle K is seeking a CAD Industry Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for creating detailed Concept Site Plans (CSPs) using Civil 3D, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing technical feasibility support for civil engineering projects. The specialist will collaborate with various internal and external teams, maintain CAD files, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drawing sets before submission. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and clear communication skills.

Requirements

1–3 years in civil site design, CAD drafting, engineering support, or planning roles.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D strongly preferred given industry standards for grading, surfaces, profiles, and utility layout work.
Ability to interpret surveys, topographic data, and engineering documents.
Familiarity with GIS layers, mapping tools, and plat research.
Experience with Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to spot grading, circulation, or code‑related design conflicts early.
Comfortable giving and receiving detailed redline feedback.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a high‑volume workflow.
Clear communication skills for cross‑department collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Experience with retail, commercial, or national brand development programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Create detailed Concept Site Plans (CSPs) in Civil 3D, incorporating civil layout fundamentals, grading feasibility, drainage concepts, utility tie‑ins, and circulation paths.
Prepare preliminary grading diagrams, rough‑grading concepts, and drainage flow paths to ensure site feasibility.
Draft plan views, profiles, topographic representations, and conceptual utility layouts as needed.
Maintain and update CAD files throughout design iterations and project changes.
Maintain internal Civil CSP template and files with regular updates.
Research AHJ requirements, zoning codes, setbacks, easements, right‑of‑way restrictions, and environmental constraints.
Ensure all site plans adhere to local, state, and federal engineering/drafting standards.
Review survey data, aerials, topographic maps, and available civil drawings to validate site viability.
Perform basic quantity checks, evaluate slope impacts, and identify potential grading or drainage conflicts.
Support conceptual engineering including grading strategies, stormwater considerations, and truck circulation evaluations.
Prepare exhibits, feasibility studies, or entitlement packages.
Familiarity with permitting workflows and submittal standards.
Work closely with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, and external civil consultants to align design requirements and resolve conflicts.
Participate in project review meetings; present plan changes and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
Review drawing sets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards before submission.
Maintain organized documentation, version tracking, and drawing records across multiple fast‑moving projects.
Address redlines from internal reviewers and municipal agencies as needed.