Senior Civil CAD Designer

Trilon Group•Merritt Island, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DRMP is seeking an experienced Senior Civil CAD Designer to support land development and site design projects. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and project managers to transform design concepts into accurate, coordinated construction documents. This opportunity is ideal for a senior designer who understands civil site development, takes ownership of plan production, and enjoys helping less-experienced team members strengthen their technical skills.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in civil engineering technology, drafting, or a related field.
At least eight years of civil CAD design experience, with significant experience in land development or site design.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion control, and site-plan production.
Ability to interpret surveys, engineering calculations, design criteria, and agency requirements.
Experience producing coordinated permit and construction documents.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize work across several projects.
Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with engineers, clients, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting projects through permitting and construction.
Familiarity with local and state land-development regulations and design standards.
Experience training or mentoring CAD designers.
Knowledge of additional design, document-management, or visualization software.

Responsibilities

Prepare civil construction plans for commercial, residential, institutional, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
Develop site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater and drainage designs, erosion-control plans, and construction details.
Create surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, corridors, and plan-production sheets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Coordinate design information with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, utility providers, and other project disciplines.
Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
Support quantity calculations, technical exhibits, permitting packages, and project documentation.
Identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions before plans are issued.
Maintain CAD standards, file organization, templates, and quality-control procedures.
Manage multiple assignments and meet established project schedules.
Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on Civil 3D workflows and plan production.