CAD Designer

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff CAD Designer to support our growing environmental and energy project portfolio. This position may be based in Jacksonville, FL;
Pittsburgh, PA; or Chicago, IL, with a strong preference for candidates located in those offices. Exceptional candidates from the U.S. East Coast will also be considered.

In this role, you will support Project Engineers through AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting and design for a variety of natural resource, ecological restoration, and energy‑related projects. Our team offers a collaborative and flexible work environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful infrastructure and environmental initiatives nationwide.

This is a regular, full‑time, hourly position offering competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment. Candidates located within commuting distance of one of our office locations are preferred.

• Support and maintain company‑wide CAD standards and drafting best practices
• Produce CAD deliverables for environmental, ecological restoration, and energy‑related projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Develop basic to complex drafting and analytical representations from metadata, datasets, and geodatabases
• Integrate attributes from multiple data sources, including importing/exporting a wide range of file types
• Prepare production‑quality maps, exhibits, and field support mapping products
• Utilize feature lines to support site grading and earthwork balance analyses
• Perform earthwork volume calculations and support site development layouts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals

• Associate’s degree in Geography, Cartography, CADD Drafting, GIS Technology (GIST), Engineering Technology, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS or CAD design; equivalent GIS/CADD certification also considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience using CAD/GIS technologies beyond university attendance
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D in a professional setting
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS
• Familiarity with field data collection, data integration workflows, and troubleshooting digital files/equipment
• Understanding of grading, earthwork, and civil/site design concepts preferred
• Prior experience supporting energy, infrastructure, environmental permitting, or restoration projects is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative project teams

Hourly pay range (Chicago, IL) $32.02 to $41.57/hour. Actual pay may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements, and other factors permitted by law. Regular‑status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates may consider our Total Rewards package.

Benefits include a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. Additional support includes conferences, training, education reimbursement, and bonuses for qualifying publications.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.