Civil CAD Designer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

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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