3D Design, Analysis Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Consulting, Cut and Fill Mining, Data Collection, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Land Development, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Stormwater Management, Support Documentation, Surveying, Technical Support, Time Management, Transportation Engineering
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Description
RETTEW is seeking a Senior Civil Designer I to support our Land Development Team, including Land Planners, Engineers, and Project Managers. This role is critical to the production of high-quality construction documents and to supporting project teams throughout all phases of design. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced Civil 3D expertise, strong quality control judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex land development projects with minimal oversight.
Work Environment
Hybrid work schedule: three days per week in-office
Office location: Allentown, PA
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm with over 300 professionals across the Mid-Atlantic. We specialize in civil and municipal engineering, transportation, energy, surveying, GIS, geotechnical, and environmental services. Our culture is built on technical excellence, accountability, and acting like owners.
Position Summary / What You'll Do
The Senior Civil Designer I plays a key role in delivering land development plan sets from conceptual design through final construction documents. This position involves close collaboration with Land Planners and Professional Engineers to develop multiple plan sets for land development projects ranging in scale from less than one acre to several hundred acres.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
- Prepare Final Land Development plan sets
- Prepare NPDES permit plan sets, including stormwater management and erosion and sediment control
- Perform grading design using Civil 3D grading tools and functionality
- Develop layout, grading, utility, utility profiles, roadway profiles, and cross sections
- Perform earthwork analyses and prepare exhibits demonstrating cut/fill balancing
- Prepare technical exhibits in support of design and permitting
- Prepare subdivision plans under the guidance of Project Managers and Licensed Surveyors
- Utilize surfaces and point groups in Civil 3D to support grading and design development
- Perform quality control reviews, incorporate redlines, and complete plan revisions
- Maintain and apply company and Client CAD standards, templates, and details
- Collaborate using Microsoft Teams and participate in virtual design meetings
- Conduct occasional field visits, inspections, and data collection with Engineers
Qualifications
- Associate degree or Technical degree in CAD, Civil Drafting, or a related field
- 10+ years of civil engineering CAD experience, specifically in land development
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, corridors, profiles, and grading
- Demonstrated experience producing land development and NPDES permit plan sets
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while working with limited supervision
What We Offer
- Salary range is competitive and aligned with senior-level civil CAD experience in the regional market.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative, employee-owned culture
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.
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Rettew Associates Inc
RETTEW, ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top design firms in the U.S., provides a wide range of engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services. Since 1969, RETTEW has been committed to the communities and clients we serve. Growing from a single, four-person firm to more than 350 dedicated professionals with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), today RETTEW has a seamless network of 10 successful, well-supported offices in five states. Our multidisciplinary engineering consulting offerings span more than 100 services, providing technical solutions to support infrastructure, industry, and communities all around us. Every step of the way we are known for integrating our core values of: integrity, safety, relationships, excellence, and stewardship.
What sets RETTEW apart from the average engineering consulting firm is our ability to anticipate the impact of every step in every project. We work hard to understand and address the specific regulatory, economic, and political issues faced by clients in markets ranging from energy to transportation and a dozen others in between. This in-depth understanding of every project detail enables RETTEW to make decisions as an engineering consultant that protect our clients and our communities.
Whether it is through the water we drink, the energy that warms and lights our homes, or the roads and bridges that connect us to friends and loved ones, RETTEW is a fundamental part of the community.
We answer to you.