CAD Designer

About the Role

• Assist in developing bid‑ready drawing sets, including civil site plans, grading plans, and utility profiles. • Maintain organized digital files and drawing sets with version control and proper documentation. • Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit to develop and coordinate civil engineering drawings and models. • Create drawings from verbal instructions, sketches, or marked‑up prints using CAD/drafting tools. • Perform preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information. • Draft according to company, client, and national standards (symbols, nomenclature, engineering terms). • Prepare design modifications from sketches and data when prototypes are unavailable. • Produce freehand sketches of designs and ideas for engineering use. • Verify completed work, check dimensions, and determine required materials. • Stay current on drafting techniques, standards, practices, and engineering procedures. • Continuously collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure deliverables meet project requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cad modeling
• ▸file management
• ▸drafting
• ▸layout planning
• ▸quality check
• ▸team collaboration

What You Bring

• Associate or technical degree in CAD, Survey, Construction, or equivalent. • Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of Civil 3D strongly preferred and Revit a plus. • Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro. • Basic understanding of civil engineering concepts such as grading, utilities, and site layout. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Willingness to learn, take direction from senior designers, and work with multidisciplinary teams. • Effective communication, time‑management, and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. • Preferred 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸autocad
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸revit
• ▸arcgis pro
• ▸5‑10 years

Benefits

We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities that let individuals contribute to career‑defining work. By joining us you’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with ours, allowing you to shape your own story. If you share our vision, we welcome you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed requirement; we value potential, diverse perspectives, and the chance to support your growth while advancing Mott MacDonald’s next chapter in North America. Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, receiving performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. Pay is determined by location, education, experience, and unique skills. Our hybrid model emphasizes face‑to‑face collaboration, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, while offering flexibility to meet client, team, and personal commitments. Mott MacDonald is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time