CAD Designer

Job Type Full-time Location Baton Rouge Office - Baton Rouge, LA 70808 US (Primary) Category Civil Engineering Title CIVIL ENGINEERING CAD DESIGNER Reports to Design Manager / Project Manager FLSA Classification Non-Exempt Travel 30% Purpose DDG is currently seeking a Civil CAD Designer to join our team. The CAD Designer will be responsible for efficiently producing site civil engineering and/or land development design plans. This position reports to the Civil Design Manager or Project Manager and works closely with the civil engineers, CAD designers, and CAD Technicians. The Civil CAD Designer plays an important role in our engineering teams to produce well thought-out designs and quality drawing packages needed to control project construction and deliver critical solutions for our clients. Activities + Responsibilities Efficiently develop civil designs and produce site civil engineering and/or land development design plans, including drainage, grading, water, wastewater, signage and marking plans for industrial, commercial, and residential site development. Develop and plot maps showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles, and cross-sections; produce plan-profile drawings for public infrastructure improvement projects. Prepare drainage calculations and cut‑and‑fill calculations. Visualize and plan the geographic representation of designs for land development related projects including industrial, commercial, and municipal. Respect and work efficiently within the budgetary constraints established by the Project Manager. Understand and integrate DDG CAD Standards, ensuring clarity, accuracy of documents, and applicable design criteria. Ensure that drawings meet expected production design goals. Travel up to 30% of the week and perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and seek needed information through research. Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other Autodesk tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly detail oriented. Qualifications Technical Certificate or Associate’s Degree from a computer-aided drafting program/school. Experience in commercial land development, including site improvement design, drainage, utilities, grading, etc. Demonstrated proficiency in civil land‑based CAD drafting and the latest AutoCAD software. Operation of CAD workstations, plotters, printers, and other associated equipment to support the preparation of designs for engineering projects. Minimum 5 years of civil drafting experience. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas. EEO Statement DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Benefits 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Medical insurance plan Voluntary vision insurance Voluntary dental insurance Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr