CAD Manager / Senior Civil Designer

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a talented CAD team while staying hands-on with meaningful civil engineering and land development projects.
• Take ownership of Civil 3D standards, design quality, and production workflows with the freedom to make a real impact.
• Join a close-knit engineering team where your expertise, leadership, and ideas are genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a rewarding balance of technical design, team mentorship, and departmental leadership.
• Build your career in a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve processes and develop future CAD talent.

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time | On-Site

Work alongside experienced engineers and designers in our Albuquerque office, where collaboration and hands-on problem-solving are part of everyday life. Annual compensation is $85,000 to $105,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Note

We're seeking an experienced Civil 3D professional with 6 years of civil design experience, strong plan production skills, and experience mentoring CAD users. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring full-time, on-site availability in Albuquerque.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a well-established civil engineering and land development firm committed to delivering high-quality design solutions. Our close-knit team combines technical expertise with a collaborative, practical approach to every project. We believe great engineering starts with talented people, strong teamwork, and a commitment to doing things right.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and support our Civil 3D design and drafting team.
• Develop and improve CAD standards, templates, workflows, and quality control procedures.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans for land development, grading, drainage, and roadway projects.
• Review drawings and plan sets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Coordinate project schedules, CAD workloads, and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to solve design challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Train CAD staff, share technical expertise, and help improve department efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on Autodesk Civil 3D experience in civil engineering, land development, or site design.
• Ability to independently prepare high-quality civil construction drawings and plan sets.
• Experience mentoring, training, or guiding CAD technicians and designers.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, drafting procedures, and QA/QC processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous CAD leadership or civil engineering consulting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New Mexico engineering and municipal standards is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to make a visible impact without getting lost in a large corporate structure. You'll work directly with experienced professionals, help shape the future of our CAD operations, and stay connected to the technical work you enjoy. If you're ready to combine your Civil 3D expertise with meaningful leadership and career growth, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2509

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• How many years of mentoring or training CAD technicians experience do you have?
• Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
• This role is on-site at the Albuquerque, NM, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

• Autodesk Civil 3D: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000