Cad Drafter​/designer

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to join a civil design team as a CAD Drafter / Designer, contributing to a wide range of land development projects. You will collaborate closely with design engineers and land surveyors to produce high-quality conceptual site plans, construction drawings, as-built drawings, and subdivision plats. The position is ideal for someone who is motivated to grow in the civil design field, enjoys a creative and detail-oriented environment, and values a supportive, family-oriented office culture with strong mentorship and professional development.

This role offers the opportunity to join a civil design team as a CAD Drafter / Designer, contributing to a wide range of land development projects. You will collaborate closely with design engineers and land surveyors to produce high-quality conceptual site plans, construction drawings, as-built drawings, and subdivision plats. The position is ideal for someone who is motivated to grow in the civil design field, enjoys a creative and detail-oriented environment, and values a supportive, family-oriented office culture with strong mentorship and professional development.

• Collaborate with design engineers to produce accurate and detailed conceptual site plans, construction drawings, and as-built drawings for various land development projects.
• Work with land surveyors to prepare subdivision plats and land survey plats that meet applicable standards and project requirements.
• Create, revise, and maintain CAD drawings using AutoCAD and, preferably, AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil and land development projects.
• Scan, organize, and maintain approved drawings, redlines, and as-built documents for project records and future reference.
• Apply established drafting standards and practices to ensure consistency, clarity, and accuracy across all drawings and documents.
• Interpret and read construction drawings to support design intent and ensure that drafted plans align with project specifications.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and other team members to clarify design requirements and resolve drafting issues.
• Manage time effectively to handle multiple tasks and projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work quality.
• Demonstrate attention to detail by reviewing drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project and drafting standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by adopting best practices in drafting and design and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and design work.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, particularly for civil and land development projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings accurately.
• Solid understanding of drafting standards and practices in a civil design context.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and other team members.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all drawings and documents.
• Experience or exposure to land development and civil drafting projects.

• Exposure to or experience with Terramodel software.
• Experience working with Civil 3D in a civil design or land development environment.
• Interest in professional growth and development within civil design and drafting.
• Motivation to work on a variety of land development projects and contribute creatively to design solutions.

This role is based in an office environment with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with five days in the office. The majority of project work, approximately 50–75%, focuses on projects located in Henrico and surrounding areas. You will work closely with a civil design team that values a fun, family-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes individual development and mentorship.

Leadership provides strong support for both professional and personal growth, offering opportunities to advance in a technical role. The work involves daily use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related civil design and surveying tools in a collaborative, team-based setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, VA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this…