Civil Designer

Dewberry • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is hiring a CAD Designer for its Civil Group in the Energy Market Sector at the Richmond, Virginia office. The position is part of the Civil Design team and involves working with engineers, project managers, and other professionals on civil design and plan-set preparation for projects such as commercial developments, roadway construction, and utility construction. Work may include grading, pipe networks, alignments, profiles, sections, and redline drafting for conceptual, preliminary, and final design drawings.

The designer prepares and maintains AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings to company standards, develops designs from general instructions and preliminary sketches or diagrams, creates preliminary client-request exhibits, and prepares engineering and construction documents. The role also includes producing civil record plans and finalizing as-built drawings. The designer must manage allocated work and multiple projects in a timely manner, follow quality-assurance and CAD practices, and coordinate effectively with project teams. The projected salary range for the Richmond, Virginia position is $74,200 to $95,400 annually; the range may vary based on factors including skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Four years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D dynamic tools to create surfaces, alignments, pipe networks, cross sections, profiles, and view frames.
• Competence with Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• High attention to detail and good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn new drafting and design techniques.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering Technology degree or vocational certificate.
• Four years of experience in site/civil, utilities, and roadway project design.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D corridors and grading surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings according to company standards, applying drafting and engineering design principles.
• Prepare designs from general instructions and preliminary sketches, diagrams, or schematics.
• Create overall exhibits for preliminary, client-specific site requests.
• Complete allocated work in a timely manner while maintaining standard CAD practices and quality assurance.
• Create civil record plans and production documents to finalize as-built drawings.
• Prepare and maintain engineering and construction documents.
• Work effectively on design teams and coordinate with CADD technicians, designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff, and construction staff.
• Coordinate multiple projects and allocate production in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Work independently with a strong understanding of workflow and contribute effectively as a team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED