Senior CAD Designer - Land Development

Job DescriptionPape-Dawson’s Orlando office was established by the acquisition of Poulos & Bennett. The Orlando group thrives on a strong, team-focused culture. The team brings extensive experience, technical expertise, and best practices in project management, covering all phases from conception and site selection to design, permitting, and project turnover. From large master planned, mixed-use developments and single-family communities to retail centers, industrial facilities, institutional developments, and power sector projects, our Orlando team is experienced in delivering projects that improve quality of life and serve the growing needs of Central Florida.The Senior CAD Designer position is responsible for providing design support to engineers for land development projects based out of our Orlando, FL office.ResponsibilitiesWork from detailed sketches or off red-lines to prepare plans, profiles, and detail drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D Develop construction documents showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles and cross-sections as well as develop draft design engineering drawingsUnderstand and use established company standards for drafting including layer names; line and character styles; drawings and file names for sheet layoutHandle AutoCAD transfersAnalyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete drawings with minimal supervisionInform Project Manager(s) of progress on assigned projects and request work when neededMaintain organized work area to allow access of project information by other team membersFlexible in work assignments and team assignmentsQualificationsAssociates Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design from an accredited institution of higher education10 years' experience in civil design - residential/commercial/siteExtremely proficient in AutoCAD- Civil 3DEffective communications skills both oral and written skillsEffective interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues, clients and public agency officialsSelf-starterAbility to work interdependently within a team environmentMust be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needsMust be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtimeEEO StatementAll qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.