Sr. Designer - Land Development

Senior Civil Designer

Residential & Site Development | Civil 3D Power User

This is a lead designer role supporting large-scale residential and site infrastructure projects for one of the most active development platforms in the country. You’ll be the go-to technical expert—owning design, driving standards, and mentoring others—while working closely with engineers and project managers to deliver projects that actually get built.

If you enjoy complex land development
, take pride in clean, constructible plans, and want to be more than “just another CAD seat,” this role puts you squarely in the driver’s seat.

As a Senior Civil Designer, you’ll function as the technical backbone of project teams, leading design from concept through final deliverables.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as lead designer on residential and site infrastructure projects
• Develop, modify, and review Civil 3D models, grading plans, drainage, and utility layouts
• Apply advanced CAD standards and Civil 3D functionality to produce high-quality, consistent deliverables
• Interpret project criteria and coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and subconsultants
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the technical aspects of multiple projects simultaneously
• Support Project Managers with schedules, budgets, and technical input through project completion
• Perform quality control reviews prior to external submission
• Identify and resolve technical issues independently, with minimal oversight
• Stay current with local, state, and federal regulations impacting land development projects
• Mentor and train junior designers, technicians, and interns as needed

This role may include supervisory responsibilities
, including mentoring staff, assigning work, reviewing performance, and contributing to team development—all while maintaining high technical standards.

Required Background

• Associate degree or equivalent from a technical or two-year college
• Certification in CAD software with advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D expertise
• 10+ years of CAD/Civil 3D experience
• 5+ years focused on detailed land development design
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, and site constraints
• Ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• GIS experience
• Proven ability to train and mentor others
• Willingness to continue expanding technical and leadership responsibilities

• High project volume with real-world impact
• Strong internal engineering support and resources
• Opportunity to be a technical leader
  , not just a production drafter
• Long-term stability with room to grow

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Company Holidays
• Additional voluntary and company-provided benefits