Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D

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Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) performing CADD for civil and geotechnical engineering projects in Florida. Collaborating on designs for landfills, industrial sites, and utilities with mentoring responsibilities.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering design, particularly in grading plans and AutoCAD applications. Proficient in supervising CADD technicians and ensuring high-quality design outputs while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyGrading Plan DevelopmentCADD Technician SupervisionLand Surveying Data IntegrationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

AutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DGrading PlansEarthwork VolumesMathematical FundamentalsRed Line Drawing InterpretationStormwater Management DesignFeature LinesGrading GroupsCorridors

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective PresentationComplex Instruction UnderstandingMentoringSupervisory Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe PDFWindows File ExplorerArcGISMicroStationESRI ArcMap

Certifications & Qualifications

Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringCADD StandardsDesign DrawingsFile Management Standards

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, and assisting in the development of file management standards
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Drafting and a 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 (required)
Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files (required)
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, including a strong understanding of Civil 3D Annotation styles and tools (required)
Understanding of Feature Lines, Grading Groups, Assemblies, and Corridors (required)
Working interoperability knowledge of ESRI ArcMap or equivalent GIS software (preferred)
Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals such as geometry and trigonometry, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical engineering design situations (required)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team (required)
Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively in a team environment (required)
Ability to effectively present information to project team and clients (required)
Ability to supervise and communicate with subordinate staff (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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