Senior Project Designer

CEI Engineering Associates•Bentonville, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. in Bentonville, AR is looking to hire a full-time Senior Project Designer to provide AutoCAD design for our civil engineering company. As a Senior Project Designer at CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., you are at the heart of our land development team. Your core focus is turning concepts into reality by designing comprehensive site development plans-spanning site geometry, utilities, grading, drainage, and erosion/sediment control. Guided by client specifications and CEI quality standards, you step up to run complex drainage calculations for slopes, hydraulic systems, sewer designs, and detention ponds with precision. Using your deep expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you guide projects seamlessly from initial concept to constructible bid documents. You analyze surveys, field notes, and site data proactively, spotting potential design roadblocks before they impact project timelines or budgets. When redlines and revisions come your way, you tackle them efficiently, seeing every detail as an opportunity to sharpen the final design. Collaboration drives everything we do. You'll work closely with Project Managers to communicate progress, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure budgets and billing align with project forecasts. Beyond your individual workload, you act as a trusted mentor-guiding CAD Technicians and junior designers to help elevate the whole team. Your days are dynamic, fast-paced, and full of professional growth, technical problem-solving, and strong team camaraderie.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1+ years of CAD design experience
High proficiency with AutoCAD
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to occasionally travel overnight

Nice To Haves

Experience in AutoCAD
Interested in the option to work remotely
Looking for a job that gives you the training and experience you need to reach the next level in your career
Looking to work with a great team of people who value your abilities and want you to excel

Responsibilities

Designing comprehensive site development plans-spanning site geometry, utilities, grading, drainage, and erosion/sediment control.
Running complex drainage calculations for slopes, hydraulic systems, sewer designs, and detention ponds.
Guiding projects seamlessly from initial concept to constructible bid documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Analyzing surveys, field notes, and site data.
Handling redlines and revisions.
Communicating progress with Project Managers.
Troubleshooting technical challenges with Project Managers.
Ensuring budgets and billing align with project forecasts.
Mentoring CAD Technicians and junior designers.