Senior CAD Designer - Stormwater and Wastewater

True Environmental • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior CAD Designer to join our consulting team. As a Senior CAD Designer, you will play a key role in our water and environmental project teams, translating engineering concepts into construction-ready drawings. You'll work closely with engineers and project managers across a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, stormwater, and stream restoration projects.

Requirements

• Completion of a CAD Design certificate program, technical diploma, or Associate Degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of CAD design experience in a civil engineering or environmental consulting.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (10+ years required); current software version experience essential.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering design principles, including grading, utility layout, stormwater conveyance, and site geometry.
• Experience with GIS software (Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro) for spatial data integration and mapping.
• Familiarity with environmental and water resources project types: stream restoration, wetland grading, stormwater BMPs, and pump stations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete drawing packages including site plans, plan-and-profile sheets, civil details, and construction documents for water/wastewater infrastructure, stormwater collection systems, and stream restoration projects.
• Develop and maintain project-specific CAD standards in alignment with company and client requirements.
• Coordinate with project engineers to translate design intent into accurate, constructible drawings — identifying and flagging conflicts, gaps, or errors early in the design process.
• Manage CAD file organization, version control, and project folder structures to support multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Integrate survey data, GIS datasets, and aerial imagery into Civil 3D model environments to support surface, corridor, and grading designs.
• Produce 3D models and renderings where required for client presentations or multi-discipline coordination.
• Review and QA/QC drawings produced by junior designers and drafters, providing mentorship and redline feedback.
• Support field verification activities, site visits, and construction administration tasks as required — including occasional long-distance travel to project sites.
• Collaborate with GIS specialists to support spatial data integration, mapping deliverables, and record drawing updates.
• Assist with proposal preparation by developing concept figures, exhibit sheets, and site diagrams.
• All other duties as required.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• benefits
• support opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• foster a collaborative environment where high performers are recognized and rewarded

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree