Cad Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are representing a well-established civil engineering firm focused on transportation infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Due to a growing backlog of roadway and bridge work, they are seeking a Senior / CAD Designer with 5+ years of experience supporting civil and transportation design teams.

This role is ideal for a CAD professional with a strong background in highway, roadway, and bridge projects who can produce detailed construction drawings with minimal oversight and work closely with engineers on DOT and public infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support civil, roadway, and bridge design teams in producing construction-ready CAD drawings

• Develop detailed plans, profiles, sections, and details using MicroStation, InRoads, and AutoCAD

• Assist with civil site design including roadway layout, grading, utilities, drainage, and stormwater systems

• Support structural and bridge drafting for new bridges, rehabilitations, culverts, and land rating

• Incorporate engineer redlines and ensure drawings meet agency and internal CAD standards

• Prepare traffic control plans, utility relocation layouts, and construction support documents

• Maintain drawing organization, version control, and submittal deadlines

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and assist in mentoring junior CAD staff

• Contribute to 3D modeling or visualization efforts as needed

Project Exposure May Include

• Roadway and highway design

• Civil site design and permitting

• Utility design and relocations

• Traffic control and streetscape plans

• Stormwater and hydraulic systems

• Bridge design, rehabilitation, and culverts

• Public infrastructure and DOT projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional CAD drafting/design experience in civil, transportation, or bridge projects

• Strong proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, and AutoCAD

• Experience supporting DOT or public agency projects preferred

• Familiarity with NJDOT, NYSDOT, or similar agency standards a plus

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with engineers and project managers

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management

• Associate degree or technical certification in CAD or drafting preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Career development and training support

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote