What are the responsibilities and job description for the AutoCAD Designer – Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) position at RETTEW?
Description
Introduction
RETTEW is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Designer to support our growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. This role focuses on utility and linear infrastructure projects and plays a critical part in delivering accurate, high-quality design documents that support safe and efficient project execution.
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices throughout Pennsylvania and the Midwest. We provide innovative solutions across environmental, geotechnology, transportation, land development, facilities, and energy markets. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and long-term investment in our people.
Work Environment
Hybrid (in-office with remote flexibility after onboarding)
Primary Locations: Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Mechanicsburg, Williamsport, Pittsburgh, PA or Akron-Canton, OH
Occasional outdoor work and field coordination required
Position Summary
The AutoCAD Designer supports SUE project teams by producing utility design drawings, exhibits, and plan sets for public and private infrastructure projects. This role is essential to ensuring design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and coordination between survey, engineering, and construction stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
- Prepare detailed AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for utility and linear infrastructure projects
- Develop plan view, profile, data bars, and sheet layouts for design and construction documents
- Support electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, and utility crossing projects
- Prepare permit plans, exhibits, and restoration plans as required
- Incorporate existing conditions surveys and GPS/survey data into design files
- Perform QA/QC reviews in accordance with RETTEW and practice standards
- Maintain organized project files following company procedures
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Team Leads across active projects
- Serve as a technical resource or mentor for CADD operators as needed
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree, technical school certification, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of AutoCAD experience supporting utility or linear infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of utility design and 811 project requirements
- Experience creating plan/profile drawings and construction-ready documents
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Familiarity with ASCE 38-22 SUE standards
- Experience preparing permit plans and utility crossing exhibits
- Knowledge of Civil 3D Vault systems
- Experience with GPS and survey data processing
- Understanding of grading, earthwork, and restoration plans
- GIS experience
- Experience with IFA/IFB/IFC drawings
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on long-term growth
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 jperalta@rettew.com
to request assistance.
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Requirements
Requirements listed above.