CAD Industry Specialist, Civil

About the Role

We are expanding our Store Design & Experience team and seeking an early-careerCivil-focused CAD Industry Specialistto support the development ofConcept Site Plans (CSPs)for Circle K projects nationwide. This role bridges civil engineering principles regulatory research and CAD expertise to deliver accurate feasible and brandaligned site layouts.

This position can be located in our San Antonio TX or Charlotte NC office.

Key Responsibilities

Site Planning Drafting & Civil Layout

• Create detailedConcept Site Plans (CSPs)in AutoCAD incorporating civil layout fundamentals grading feasibility drainage concepts utility tieins and circulation paths.
• Prepare preliminary grading diagrams roughgrading concepts and drainage flow paths to ensure site feasibility.
• Draft plan views profiles topographic representations and conceptual utility layouts as needed.
• Maintain and update CAD files throughout design iterations and project changes.
• Maintain internal Civil CSP template and files with regular updates.

Regulatory Research & Compliance

• ResearchAHJ requirements zoning codes setbacks easements rightofway restrictions and environmental constraints.
• Ensure all site plans adhere to local state and federal engineering/drafting standards.

Technical Feasibility & Civil Engineering Support

• Review survey data aerials topographic maps and available civil drawings to validate site viability.
• Perform basic quantity checks evaluate slope impacts and identify potential grading or drainage conflicts.
• Support conceptual engineering including grading strategies stormwater considerations and truck circulation evaluations.
• Experience preparing exhibits feasibility studies or entitlement packages.
• Familiarity with permitting workflows and submittal standards.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with Real Estate Design Construction Engineering Architecture and external civil consultants to align design requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Participate in project review meetings; present plan changes and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a highvolume workflow.
• Clear communication skills for crossdepartment collaboration.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Review drawing sets for accuracy completeness and compliance with standards before submission.
• Maintain organized documentation version tracking and drawing records across multiple fastmoving projects.
• Address redlines from internal reviewers and municipal agencies as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree inCivil EngineeringArchitectureEngineering Technology or a related field.

Experience

• 13 years in civil site design CAD drafting engineering support or planning roles.
• Experience withretail commercial or national brand development programspreferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency inAutoCAD;Civil 3D strongly preferredgiven industry standards for grading surfaces profiles and utility layout work.
• Ability to interpret surveys topographic data and engineering documents.
• Familiarity withGIS layers mapping tools and plat research.
• Experience withBluebeamSmartsheet and Microsoft Office.

Candidate Attributes

• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to spot grading circulation or coderelated design conflicts early.
• Comfortable giving and receiving detailed redline feedback.

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