Designer, Civil3D

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Designer performing CADD for civil and geotechnical engineering projects at Geosyntec. Creating and managing design plans and layouts while collaborating with engineers and CADD teams.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • Alabama, Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards
Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings
Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete a drawing set
Manage the production of drawing sets from creation, markup and modification based on overall design
Assign work to, mentor, train, and supervise CADD technicians in the preparation of design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality
Assist with CADD department management tasks including estimating level of effort for CADD-related work
Participate in the CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company
Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Drafting
Minimum of five (5) years related experience in a professional civil engineering setting
Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years (preferred)
Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects
Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files
Experience with stormwater management design (preferred)
Understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer
Experience with ArcGIS and MicroStation (preferred)
Proficiency in the latest releases of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Map3D
Understanding of Feature Lines, Grading Groups, Assemblies, and Corridors
Working interoperability knowledge of ESRI ArcMap or equivalent GIS software (preferred)
Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals such as geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical engineering design situations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team
Strong communication skills
Ability to supervise and communicate with subordinate staff
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Well-being programs to support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

AutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DAutoCAD Map3Dgrading planscross-sectionsalignmentsprofilesthree-dimensional surfacesearthwork volumesstormwater management design

Soft Skills

communication skillssupervisionmentoringtrainingcollaborationquality assuranceproblem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional