CAD Engineering

Full-time
Mobile Office - Mobile, AL 36608 US (Primary)
Civil Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING CAD DESIGNER

Reports to: Design Manager / Project Manager
Travel: 30%
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 position 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.

Efficiently develops civil designs and produces 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.

• Development and plotting of maps showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles, and cross-sections Produce plan-profile drawings for public infrastructure improvement projects.
• Prepare drainage calculations, 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.
• DDG CAD Standards, clarity and accuracy of documents, and applicable design criteria.
• Travel up to 30% of the week and perform other duties as assigned.

Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other Autodesk tools.

• 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 with OpenRoads, MicroStation, and other Bentley transportation design software will support success in this role and provide opportunities to contribute across a wide range of transportation projects.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

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. 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

• Medical Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

DDG is a comprehensive design firm and is exceptionally experienced in managing all aspects of a development project. In addition to our design services, we also provide clients with conceptual site planning and master planning, site investigation reports, assisting with property acquisitions, representation at public hearings, permitting, entitlements, and construction administration. In the 29 years since our founding, our unwavering commitment to client service excellence has allowed us to grow into a multidisciplinary regional firm with over 235 full-time employees and 10 offices across South Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas - Thibodaux (headquarters), Covington, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Gautier, Fairhope, Mobile, and Houston.