CAD Designer 2 – Land Development Team (Hybrid)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our Land Development Team. This full-time role is hybrid (three days in office per week) and offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of civil/site and energy projects.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm offering expertise across land development, transportation, environmental and geotechnical, water/wastewater, and energy markets. We deliver solutions that balance technical excellence with environmental stewardship and community impact, while fostering a culture where employees are empowered to “Act Like an Owner.”

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule: three days per week in-office.

Locations: Williamsport, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; St. Clairsville, OH; or Akron-Canton, OH.

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As a Civil CAD Designer, you’ll perform drafting and detailed design using AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce technical drawings for land development, energy, and infrastructure projects. You’ll work independently and efficiently under the direction of senior designers, engineers, or project managers.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

• Create complex drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to support design and permitting efforts.
• Review local, county, and state ordinance and design guidance documents.
• Prepare design plans for oil and gas well pads, impoundments, pipelines, and subdivision/land development projects, including PCSM plans.
• Perform detailed grading and cut/fill balancing.
• Develop utility plans and profiles.
• Design erosion control measures and prepare associated plans.
• Support cost estimating through quantity takeoffs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Minimum four years of relevant design experience.
• Associate’s degree or technical school certificate in drafting, design, or related field.
• Experience preparing land development, grading, profiles, erosion and sediment control, PCSM, and oil & gas project plans.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in both office and field settings.
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology or related discipline.
• Experience with additional design software (e.g., HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, Revit, etc.).
  
  

What We Offer

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays.
• Professional development, tuition assistance, and career growth opportunities.
• A culture that values relationships, ownership, and excellence.
  
  

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.

Requirements

Listed above.