Senior CADD Designer 2 - Survey Team

RETTEW is seeking a Senior Designer 2 to support our Survey team. This role is ideal for an experienced CAD professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys applying design expertise to help deliver precise reliable survey data for engineering and construction projects.

About RETTEW

At RETTEW we turn complex challenges into sustainable solutions. As a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm with over 55 years of experience we are driven by innovation collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Our specialties include engineering environmental consulting land development surveying safety and moreall grounded in our core values: Act Like an Owner Value Relationships and Exemplify Excellence.

Work Environment: Hybrid Three days in office.

Location: Lancaster Allentown or Berwyn

Position Summary / What Youll Do

As a Senior Designer 2 you will play a key role in producing high-quality CAD drawings plans and survey deliverables that support land development infrastructure and construction projects. Working closely with surveyors engineers and project managers youll help ensure our clients receive accurate timely and well-coordinated designs.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

- Prepare detailed survey drawings and mapping deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools.

- Collaborate with survey crews project managers and engineers to translate field data into design documents.

- Develop base maps boundary surveys ALTA/NSPS surveys and topographic surveys.

- Maintain CAD standards and quality control for deliverables.

- Support project schedules by managing drafting priorities and meeting deadlines.

- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced CAD staff.

- Coordinate with internal teams across offices to share expertise and resources.

Qualifications

Required

- Associate degree or technical certification in CAD drafting or a related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in survey drafting and design.

- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

- Proficiency with Trimble Business Center.

- Proficient in processing sampling and extracting data from terrestrial and LiDAR-based point cloud datasets.

- Strong understanding of survey principles and terminology.

- Ability to interpret field notes deed descriptions and engineering plans.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

- Background in land development or infrastructure projects.

- Knowledge of GIS applications.

- Previous mentorship or training experience with junior CAD staff.

- Project research skills and competence in reading and understanding:

Railroad Val Maps

Roadway right-of-way documentation and plans

Deeds and/or subdivision plans

- Familiarity with Autodesk ReCAP

What We Offer

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

- Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401k).

- Paid time off volunteer time off and flexible scheduling.

- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

- A culture that values ownership relationships and excellence.

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 to request assistance.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduate of two-year technical school or associates degree in related field
2. Minimum eight years CADD experience
3. Minimum six years design experience
4. Excellent communication and organization skills
5. Strict attention to detail
6. Ability to work well as part of a team
7. Customer service oriented