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Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Civil Designer -Civil3D

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Location
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
Design
Pay
$33.00 – $58.00 an hour
Posted
5 weeks ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $121K a year, is 6% below the median of $129K for senior design jobs in Illinois (middle half $110K – $150K, 19 jobs that state pay).

4 design jobs open in Lombard: 0% remote, 0 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of civil design experience specifically utilizing Civil 3D within an engineering consulting firm or industrial, manufacturing, or oil and gas environment. The position may require occasional field visits to gather site information, verify existing conditions, and clarify project and client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical responsibilities required of a Civil Designer
  • Demonstrate expertise in using Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Be eager and open to gaining civil experience from department colleagues
  • Perform field walkdowns without assistance with a project team
  • Proactively coordinate project activities between Civil and other disciplines
  • Create and review project civil deliverables
  • Mentor less experienced designers and technicians
  • Assist with Scope Development and help maintain Budget Control for the CAD team on projects
  • Demonstrate expertise with Valdes' civil engineering work practices
  • Prepare civil scopes of work and material take-offs
  • Prepare and understand plan sets for projects involving site development, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and/or land development
  • Experience developing grading plans, utility plans, profiles, and construction documents
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal design standards and permitting requirements
  • Continue to develop expertise with prevalent civil industry codes, standards, and practices from a drawing perspective (i.e., DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES)
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS, or other related design/documentation software.
  • Effectively support CAD efforts outside of CSA when necessary
  • Perform and support CAD audits

Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma, Associated Degree or higher preferred
  • Experience: 5 years of experience working in the design or drafting field
  • Demonstrate technical competencies required of a Civil Designer
  • Detail both concrete and steel connections
  • Skillful 2D and 3D CAD expertise - specifically utilizing Civil3D
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Revit experience a plus
  • Navisworks experience is a plus
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Source

Posted by Valdes Architecture & Engineering on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:08 UTC; the original is the reference.

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