CAD Engineering

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff CAD Designer to support our growing environmental and energy project portfolio. In this role, you will support Project Engineers through AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting and design for a variety of natural resource, ecological restoration, and energy-related projects. Our team offers a collaborative and flexible work environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful infrastructure and environmental initiatives nationwide.
This is a regular, full-time, hourly position offering competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment. Candidates located within commuting distance of one of our office locations are preferred.
Support and maintain company-wide CAD standards and drafting best practices
Produce CAD deliverables for environmental, ecological restoration, and energy-related projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Develop basic to complex drafting and analytical representations from metadata, datasets, and geodatabases
Integrate attributes from multiple data sources, including importing/exporting a wide range of file types
Prepare production-quality maps, exhibits, and field support mapping products
Utilize feature lines to support site grading and earthwork balance analyses
Perform earthwork volume calculations and support site development layouts
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals
Associate's degree in Geography, Cartography, CADD Drafting, GIS Technology (GIST), Engineering Technology, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS or CAD design; equivalent GIS/CADD certification also considered
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience using CAD/GIS technologies beyond university attendance
Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D in a professional setting
Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS
Familiarity with field data collection, data integration workflows, and troubleshooting digital files/equipment
Understanding of grading, earthwork, and civil/site design concepts preferred
Prior experience supporting energy, infrastructure, environmental permitting, or restoration projects is a plus
Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative project teams

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 100% employee-owned company that offers a full range of environmental services. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges, all while staying true to our commitment to employee ownership. At SWCA, we live our core values every day: we collaborate as #OneSWCA, we're #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices across the country, we're proud to be one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the U.S. and to rank among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. In alignment with this commitment, we post good faith pay ranges in all job postings. An employee in this Jacksonville, FL-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $30.50 to $39.59/hour. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. We offer a supportive, team-focused work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits-including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to help you build a strong financial future. At SWCA, we're committed to helping our team members grow into industry leaders. Our award-winning Career Landscape program offers a clear and structured path to meaningful career development. We support your growth through conference attendance, internal and external training, education reimbursement, our Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for qualifying publications. All regular-status employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program. Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and schedule interviews with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply.