Civil Designer -Civil3D

Valdes Architecture & EngineeringLombard, ILJob.bopublished 09/28/2026

The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of civil design experience specifically utilizing Civil 3D within an engineering consulting firm or industrial, manufacturing, or oil and gas environment. The position may require occasional field visits to gather site information, verify existing conditions, and clarify project and client requirements.

Responsibilities Perform technical responsibilities required of a Civil Designer

Demonstrate expertise in using Autodesk Civil 3D

Be eager and open to gaining civil experience from department colleagues

Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team

Proactively coordinate project activities between Civil and other disciplines

Create and review project civil deliverables

Mentor less experienced designers and technicians

Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects

Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' civil engineering work practices

Prepare civil scopes of work and material take-offs

Prepare and understand plan sets for projects involving site development, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and/or land development

Experience developing grading plans, utility plans, profiles, and construction documents

Familiarity with local, state, and federal design standards and permitting requirements

Continue to develop expertise with prevalent civil industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES)

Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS, or other related design/documentation software.

Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary

Perform and support CAD audits

Qualifications Education: High School diploma, Associated Degree or higher preferred

Experience: 5 years of experience working in the design or drafting field

Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Civil Designer

Detail both concrete and steel connections

Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise - specifically utilizing Civil3D

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Revit experience a plus

Navisworks experience is a plus

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future