Sr. CAD Designer - Land Design

Urban is seeking experienced candidates with Land Development and Site Design AutoCAD experience for our Engineering Department in our Chantilly and Annandale, VA locations.

Who we are:

Urban Ltd. provides full-service civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled CAD Technician to join our dynamic teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of AutoCAD experience focused on Land Development and Design projects. This role is crucial in supporting our engineering and design teams in delivering high-quality projects. The CAD Technician will work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure that all designs meet specifications and standards.

This position is in-office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements will include but not limited to:

• High proficiency in AutoCAD to provide high-quality technical drafting and land development design support.
• Create comprehensive land development plans based on provided data that include utilities, roadways, erosion and sediment controls, grading, and drainage plans.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and translate them into accurate technical drawings.
• Ability to succeed at multi-tasking – handling multiple project tasks while maintaining high quality and meeting assigned project deadlines.
• Experience with other Autodesk software tools, like Carlson and SurvCad, is a plus.
• Attention to detail while maintaining efficiency is paramount.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner within the team and with other disciplines working on the project.
• Create and maintain documentation related to design changes, revisions, and project progress.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals by providing necessary drawings and schematics.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss design challenges and propose solutions.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members across various disciplines.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to drafting is preferred
• An associate's degree is a plus

Urban's Most Important Asset Is Our People, As Our People Make Our Clients' Visions A Reality

Founded in 1967, Urban is a stable base upon which to begin or advance your career. Learn new technical skills, work on interesting and dynamic projects, and achieve career growth in an industry-leading company. Urban has an excellent reputation, with numerous awards and recognition from industry organizations.

What Urban Provides You:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package .
• Substantial 401K contribution.
• $0 Health Premium option.
• Daily direct access to senior staff who provide mentorship and training.
• Flexible and casual work environment to help maintain a healthy work and life balance .
• Collaborative project teams that leverage individual strengths, fostering shared success and growth.
• Backlog of work to ensure career stability.
• Ongoing, high-profile projects in and around the Mid-Atlantic region.

Urban Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary range for this position is: $56,160 - $66,560. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.