Land Development Civil Drafter

Pahlisch Homes, Inc.•Bend, OR

6d•$85,289 - $93,818

About The Position

The Land Development Civil Drafter serves as a technical bridge between Land Development and the Architecture, Sales, Operations, Production, and Land teams. The role applies civil design and residential architecture knowledge to ensure lots, grading, and utilities work with the homes planned for them. It performs due diligence and code analysis during feasibility, before acquisition or design commitment, and manages the technical handoff between horizontal land development and vertical home construction. The position provides dedicated ownership and continuity across teams to reduce rework, protect the sales schedule, and provide a reliable technical partner from feasibility through construction.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in civil design or drafting; land development or residential homebuilding experience is preferred.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or comparable CAD software.
Ability to read and interpret civil and architectural plans and understand how grading, drainage, and utilities affect the home.
Experience working with aerial survey and topographic data, and ability to learn lot fit and other site planning software tools.
Working knowledge of grading, utility design, driveway, and municipal code requirements.
Degree or certificate in civil engineering technology, drafting/design, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience; an engineering degree or PE license is not required.
Strong communication skills to work effectively across departments, including Architecture, Sales, Operations, Production, and Land.

Nice To Haves

Background in residential architecture or home design is strongly preferred.
Experience in land development or residential homebuilding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform CAD-based lot fit analysis and produce lot fit exhibits confirming home plans fit their lots, accounting for setbacks, easements, grading, driveways, and utilities.
Integrate aerial survey inputs and lot fit software outputs into CAD workflows, maintaining accurate and consistent site data for use across teams.
Conduct feasibility-stage code analysis and due diligence, evaluating site constraints, entitlement and code requirements, and product fit before acquisition or design commitment.
Review civil plans with Land Development project managers, assessing grading, drainage, and retaining wall designs for constructability, code compliance, and effects on the home.
Identify and resolve utility conflicts, driveway locations, drainage issues, and retaining wall solutions between civil and home plans before construction begins.
Prepare and maintain master plan layout files, including fencing and other master layout documents.
Serve as the technical point of contact between Land Development and the Architecture, Sales, Operations, Production, and Land teams, supporting the transfer from horizontal to vertical construction.
Perform other duties as assigned.