Senior CAD Designer

ANS

Senior CAD Designer leading civil engineering design efforts at ANS, focusing on site development, drainage, and stormwater management solutions. Collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers while maintaining design quality standards.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRaleigh • Colorado, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,500 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of civil engineering designs and construction plans, including grading, drainage, and site layout.
Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D for alignments, profiles, and grading features to produce engineered plans and sheet setups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details.
Apply advanced concepts for site grading, storm drainage, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater best management practices.
Collaborate with civil engineers to interpret design intent and translate it into accurate CAD drawings.
Coordinate with other disciplines such as survey, electrical, geotechnical, and structural engineering to ensure seamless design integration.
Troubleshoot and solve design challenges with practical, client-focused solutions while applying creativity and independent thought.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate or technical degree in CAD, civil engineering technology, or a related field is required.
Eight or more years of experience in civil design, with strong proficiency in Civil 3D.
Advanced understanding of civil design principles, including grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain design standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineering designconstruction plansgradingdrainagesite layoutAutoCADCivil 3Dstormwater managementerosion controlsediment control

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationcreativityindependent thought

Certifications

associate degree in CADtechnical degree in civil engineering technology