Introduction
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 Youll 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 to request assistance.
Requirements listed above.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
RETTEW brings our clients' goals and dreams to life on time and on budget with our wide and varied expertise: we offer more than 600 engineering, environmental, surveying planning, safety, and related consulting services.