Civil CAD Designer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Apply to this job Lombard, IL hybrid Until 9/4/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 7, 2025 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job description
CAD professional with 2+ years of accomplishment in designing Civil projects. This individual assists Valdes A&E's Civil Engineers with drawing preparation and general civil engineering design.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical responsibilities required of a CADD professional Civil Design experience
- Provide generally accepted practices with drawing setup, project layout, and design with minimal guidance by civil engineers
- Engage in design production, as directed by Engineers, and help produce complete, quality, and timely deliverable
- Verify field conditions and assist the Engineers in resolving problems during field construction
- Be eager and open to gaining further Civil Engineering experience from department colleagues
- Demonstrate expertise in using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Microstation CAD software
Qualifications
- High School diploma required, associate's degree or higher preferred
- 2+ years of experience working in design using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation CAD software
- Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Civil Designer
- General knowledge of setting up and organizing Site Civil Engineering plans
- Experience with IDOT standards and drawing format a plus
- Revit, Navisworks and other design software experience a plus
- Personable and able to work easily with others
- Ability to set and track goals
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple project priorities simultaneously
- Able to commit to and meet project deadlines
- Takes ownership of work and follows through to completion
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Compensation (from employer):
60000–100000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Designs civil projects using CAD, supports engineers, prepares drawings, verifies conditions, meets deadlines.
Job title
Civil CAD Designer
Experience level
2+ years
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
engineering
Location requirements
Lombard, IL, on-site, no remote work allowed
Salary
$60k–$100k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
AutoCAD Civil3DMicroStationcivil design
Preferred skills
RevitNavisworksIDOT standards
Specializations
civil engineeringCAD softwareAutoCAD Civil3DMicroStationcivil design
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Lombard, IL, USA
On-site City