Civil CAD Designer

Build the neighborhoods and public spaces your community actually uses.

At Premier Design Group, you won't spend your days redrawing the same details. You'll work on a wide mix of civil projects, learn from experienced engineers and designers, and see your drawings turn into real construction. We're hiring multiple Civil CAD Designers to join our growing team.

Since 2009, Premier Design Group has delivered outstanding civil design services at reasonable fees. Our engineering and survey teams take on projects of every size, for clients ranging from local small businesses to multi-national corporations. Our growth has been steady and deliberate, and it comes from consistently delivering great results.

We also believe work should be more than the tasks in front of you. Our culture is fun and family-oriented, and we protect work-life balance, including half-day Fridays.

You'll be a key part of project teams working on:

•        Residential subdivisions, land development, and site planning

•        Grading, drainage, storm water, and erosion control

•        Sanitation, flood control, and recreational facilities

•        Structures and other varied engineering projects

Day to day, you will:

•        Create 3D drawings in AutoCAD from specifications provided by senior designers, engineers, and clients

•        Produce detailed, high-quality construction documents

•        Build visual representations used to win approvals

•        Incorporate feedback from designers, engineers, and clients

•        Keep projects on schedule and on budget, and track status in our project management tools

•        Communicate clearly and promptly with teammates, and management

•        Attend planning and zoning meetings for your projects when needed, which is a great way to see your work move through the approval process

Required:

•        A technical degree in drafting and engineering technology plus 2-3 years of experience in civil engineering, site planning, grading and drainage, sanitary, erosion control, and land development, or 2-5 years of relevant experience with no degree (experience counts here)

•        Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

•        Ability to read maps and surveys

•        Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once

•        Sharp problem-solving and analytical skills

•        Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite

•        Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues and present numbers effectively to people at all levels

•        A positive, motivated, growth-minded approach, and comfort working both on a team and independently

Nice to have:

•        A bachelor's degree in engineering

•        Knowledge of local and state building codes and regulations

•        Leadership or management experience

•        Half-day Fridays: Start your weekend early, every week

•        Competitive PTO: Time off to rest, travel, and recharge

•        Health coverage: Coverage to keep you and your family healthy

•        SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match: We help you build your retirement savings

•        Competitive pay: Compensation that reflects your skills and experience

•        Variety: Different project types and scopes keep the work fresh

•        Growth: You'll be stretched and learn something new every day

•        Stability: A company with 15 years of steady growth

•        People: An experienced, collaborative team and a family-friendly environment

•        Balance: Half-day Fridays and generous time off

Apply today and help shape what gets built next. Ready to design work you can point to?