What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil CAD Designer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Metro DC offices (Washington, D.C. and Tysons, VA) are seeking a CAD Designer to join our Site Civil/Land Development team to support our land development projects.
Responsibilities:
- Establishes design criteria for an assigned phase of a project requiring the application of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.
- Using CAD techniques, prepares engineering and construction drawings for projects where only minimal information and very rough sketches are provided.
- Selects design procedures and prepares preliminary designs for engineers' approval.
- Performs design tasks that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and formulas. Assignments may include developing minor design elements that have not been clearly defined in the layouts or sketches.
- Mentors and provides guidance to junior staff, helping them understand CAD techniques, design principles, and project requirements.
- Promotes model-based design concepts that are in-line with VHB initiatives, while learning, fully understanding, and applying VHB standards and, when required, client-prescribed CAD standards.
- Reviews vendor prints for conformance with contract specifications.
- Coordinates drafting efforts for projects.
- Performs routine checking and/or verification tasks.
- May interface with other departments, clients, and engineers on design projects.
- Supports project engineers with related design tasks (e.g., writing procedures and specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, estimating).
- Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
- Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Skills and Attributes
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD platform experience required
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to multitask
- Excels at working in a team environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in CADD Civil 3D design for private and municipal projects.
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic construction practices for civil construction, and ability to generate drawings for engineers, and make suggestions for further development is highly desired
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent analytical and math skills.
- Preferred: Experience using model-based design tools and concepts.
Hiring Salary Range - $33.50/hr. - $45.00/hr. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
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Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Salary : $34 - $45