CAD Designer

About Us: Founded in 2009, Rayl Engineering & Surveying, LLC is a Polk County‑based civil engineering and land surveying firm serving private developers and local municipalities across Central Florida. You’ll find a collaborative team that values mentorship, hands‑on experience, and professional growth. We take pride in building strong relationships with our clients and with each other, and in being active members of the communities we serve.

• Performs plan drafting using AutoCAD and Civil3D software.
• Preparation of design drawings and specifications, permitting, quantity and cost estimates, technical report writing, under the direction of a Professional Engineer/Project Engineer.
• Perform design calculations for utility designs, stormwater management, earthwork, grading, etc. under the direction of a Professional Engineer/Project Engineer.
• Work closely with other team members to create integrated solutions.
• Performs assignments designed to develop working knowledge and abilities.
• Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a Project Engineer’s broader assignment.
• Assists in the preparation of improvement plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for subdivisions, commercial developments, multifamily developments, and public works projects.
• Assists in the preparation of calculations, such as surface water management systems, storm sewer, wastewater, water system, earthwork quantities, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for public and private projects.
• May perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

• High School Diploma
• CAD Training Certificate
• Five (5) years of CAD experience after educational requirements. Land development experience highly preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.
• Experience with Stormwater Management modeling preferred.

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office.
• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.
• Familiar with design parameters related to standard civil engineering design.
• Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time.

• The CAD Designer must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail. The CAD Designer’s work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

• This position is an office environment located in Bartow, FL. There may be occasional field trips to project sites required in this position where dust and noise may be present.

• Pay will be based on experience and skill level.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance stipend
• 401(k) with automatic 3% employer contribution;
  Discretionary profit‑sharing contribution to employee retirement account, based on company performance.
• Cash Balance (defined benefit) retirement plan (100% employer funded)
• Paid Time off (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement for future education/training
• Flexible, collaborative small‑team environment
• Compressed Work Week:
  Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.