Civil 3D Designer​/CAD Technician - Land Development

Civil 3D Designer / CAD Technician - Land Development

Hybrid-based position in the Syracuse, NY office.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

You will join Ramboll's Civil Engineering and Design team within the Environment & Health business. The team supports data center, mission‑critical, industrial, and large‑scale development programs through site due diligence, conceptual master planning, preliminary engineering, permitting, detailed design, and construction support.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide Civil 3D drafting and design support for land development projects throughout due diligence, planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare and maintain site development plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, erosion control, and construction details using Civil 3D.
• Develop and manage Civil 3D models, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and earthwork quantity calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other project teams to produce accurate, coordinated drawings and technical deliverables.
• Ensure quality and compliance by maintaining organized project files, adhering to CAD standards, performing quality checks, and supporting field data collection and construction‑phase revisions.

About you

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in civil engineering technology, CAD drafting/design, surveying, or a related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of civil/site CAD drafting and design experience with strong proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing land development plans and Civil 3D models, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, pipe networks, surfaces, alignments, and profiles.
• Ability to interpret surveys, engineering markups, design calculations, and construction documents while producing accurate, high-quality deliverables under project deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Forma, GIS, or data center/industrial projects is a plus.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Strong production focus with consistent attention to drawing quality and file organization.
• Ability to work independently from clear direction and to ask timely questions when design intent is uncertain.
• Responsiveness to changing project priorities and iterative design development.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach and willingness to share knowledge and standards.
• Commitment to deadlines, quality control, and continued development of Civil 3D & Engineering Design skills.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Being valued for the unique person you are
• Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,222 to $86,528 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Ready to join us?

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.