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Senior Civil CAD Designer

Merritt Island, FLOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • civil site design
  • land development
  • site design
  • construction plans
  • site layouts
  • grading plans
  • utility plans
  • stormwater
  • drainage

Nice to have

  • permitting
  • construction
  • local land-development regulations
  • state land-development regulations
  • training
  • document-management software

Role summary

DRMP is seeking a Senior Civil CAD Designer in Merritt Island, FL, to support land development and site design projects. The role involves creating accurate construction documents by working closely with engineers and project managers. Responsibilities include preparing various civil plans (site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater, erosion control), utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D for design elements, coordinating with project stakeholders, reviewing drawings for compliance and constructability, and maintaining CAD standards. The position also requires supporting documentation, identifying design conflicts, and mentoring junior designers. A minimum of eight years of civil CAD design experience, with significant land development or site design focus, and advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D are required.

Senior Civil CAD Designer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Merritt Island, FL



Description

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

What You Will Do

  • 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.


What you bring:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.


DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match 
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options 
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.
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