CAD Manager Senior Civil Designer

Pay: $85000.00 - $105000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a talented CAD team while staying hands-on with meaningful civil engineering and land development projects.
• Take ownership of Civil 3D standards design quality and production workflows with the freedom to make a real impact.
• Join a close-knit engineering team where your expertise leadership and ideas are genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a rewarding balance of technical design team mentorship and departmental leadership.
• Build your career in a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve processes and develop future CAD talent.

Location

Albuquerque NM Full-Time On-Site

Work alongside experienced engineers and designers in our Albuquerque office where collaboration and hands-on problem-solving are part of everyday life. Annual compensation is $85000 to $105000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Note

Were seeking an experienced Civil 3D professional with 6 years of civil design experience strong plan production skills and experience mentoring CAD users. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring full-time on-site availability in Albuquerque.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

Were a well-established civil engineering and land development firm committed to delivering high-quality design solutions. Our close-knit team combines technical expertise with a collaborative practical approach to every project. We believe great engineering starts with talented people strong teamwork and a commitment to doing things right.

Job Description

• Lead mentor and support our Civil 3D design and drafting team.
• Develop and improve CAD standards templates workflows and quality control procedures.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans for land development grading drainage and roadway projects.
• Review drawings and plan sets to ensure accuracy consistency and quality.
• Coordinate project schedules CAD workloads and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to solve design challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Train CAD staff share technical expertise and help improve department efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on Autodesk Civil 3D experience in civil engineering land development or site design.
• Ability to independently prepare high-quality civil construction drawings and plan sets.
• Experience mentoring training or guiding CAD technicians and designers.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards drafting procedures and QA/QC processes.
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills.
• Previous CAD leadership or civil engineering consulting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New Mexico engineering and municipal standards is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to make a visible impact without getting lost in a large corporate structure. Youll work directly with experienced professionals help shape the future of our CAD operations and stay connected to the technical work you enjoy. If youre ready to combine your Civil 3D expertise with meaningful leadership and career growth wed love to hear from you!

JPC-2509

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements: 5 yrs of Autodesk Civil 3D exp experience mentoring or training CAD technicians

• Required Years as Associate:5
• If remote: N/A
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): N/A

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Tierra West LLC is a small civil engineering and land development firm in Albuquerque NM. Seeking a hands-on CAD Manager to lead Civil 3D production mentor 3 CAD staff manage standards/QA/QC and produce civil plan sets. $85K to $105K fully onsite 6 yrs client-required Civil 3D exp.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: CAD Manager / Senior Civil Designer
• Location: Albuquerque NM
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site
• Experience: 5
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: CAD Manager Senior Civil Designer Civil 3D Lead CAD Supervisor Lead CAD Technician Civil CAD Designer Land Development Grading Drainage
• # of hires needed: 1