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Civil CAD Designer

Job in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico, 87144, USA
Listing for: Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Civil CAD Designer Description

Senior civil designer will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design public works and development projects including water systems, sanitary sewer systems, roads and transportation projects, utility projects, development and site grading. The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Reports to

Senior Project Managers

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Education

Associates Degree in CAD/Drafting

Duties
  • Design and plan production.
  • Prepare drawings for roadway and development projects, including site grading and drainage, roadway design, and plan production/drafting.
  • Prepare drawings for wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and water plants, including onsite utilities, paving, and drainage, as well as elevation views and cross‑sections of plant facilities.
  • Prepare plan and profile drawings for water transmission lines and sanitary sewer gravity and force main projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt‑Zollars' business process.
  • Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
  • Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
  • Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
  • Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
  • Complete assignments on‑time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
  • Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
Qualifications
  • The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting, or comparable experience working for a Civil Engineering firm.
  • At least 5 years of experience with AutoCAD version 2020 or newer and 6 months experience with any type of civil drafting work.
  • Previous experience with water/wastewater facility projects.
  • Knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD P&, Carlson, and/or other AutoCAD add‑on platforms is a plus.
About Huitt‑Zollars
  • Huitt‑Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee‑owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design‑build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt‑Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co‑owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world‑class professional services. Learn more about a career with #team

    HZ by viewing our Linked In Life page.
Benefits & Perks
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer‑Paid Short- & Long‑Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Morale/Team building events and activities
  • Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
  • Term Life / AD&D insurance
  • Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
  • Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key‑in data.
  • May lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment.
  • The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
  • Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain.
  • May work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments.
  • Carry and use brush cutting equipment.
  • May drive survey vehicle.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt‑Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently,…

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