What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto CAD Designer 1 position at RETTEW?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
RETTEW is seeking a Roadway Designer with strong OpenRoads Designer (ORD) experience to produce roadway plans with minimal oversight. This role is central to supporting our roadway engineers and project managers by preparing plan production, details, and integrating with engineering inputs.
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm driven by technical excellence and a passion for community impact. We specialize in providing solutions across transportation, land development, environmental, energy, and water/wastewater markets. Our culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and delivering results that make a difference.
Work Environment
: Hybrid (three days in-office)
Locations
: Berwyn, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Mechanicsburg, State College, Williamsport, or Pittsburgh, PA; Akron/Canton, OH; or Morgantown, WV
Position Summary / What You'll Do
As a Roadway Designer, you will use ORD to prepare and deliver roadway plan sets, incorporating engineering inputs and ensuring compliance with DOT and local standards. You will collaborate closely with roadway engineers and other disciplines to produce constructible, clear, and integrated design packages.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
- Use ORD to prepare plan/drawing sets: alignments, grading, profiles, cross sections, typical sections.
- Create roadway plan sheets, design details, utility adjustments, drainage crossings, etc.
- Work with roadway engineers to incorporate technical inputs (slope, drainage, earthwork).
- Prepare geometry, construction staging, and MOT (maintenance of traffic) details as needed.
- Review drawings for compliance with DOT / local standards; check for constructability and clarity.
- Revise drawings based on internal, team, or agency review.
- Assist in coordinating with other disciplines (utilities, structural, traffic) for integrated deliverables.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate's or technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, or equivalent.
- Prior experience using ORD, preferably in roadway design.
- Competence in CAD/Civil 3D/ORD; strong drafting fundamentals.
- Knowledge of roadway design standards and DOT guidelines.
- Good visual and technical communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects (utilities, traffic, structures).
- Exposure to construction-phase support or field verification of design deliverables.
What We Offer
Competitive salary range (dependent on experience). RETTEW offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at to request assistance.
Requirements
Requirements listed above