Who We AreDynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States. What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization. Founded on the belief that a strong culture drives exceptional performance, we remain committed to fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth while providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, develop, and make an impact.Overview
The Senior CAD Designer I is a high-level technical CAD role, serving as an advanced subject matter expert and leader in CAD production, design coordination, and standards compliance. This position ensures technical excellence across projects while guiding team members and improving departmental processes.ย
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and drawing quality of Land Development Plans, Zoning Plans, Concept Plans, and Exhibitsย
- Ability to utilize multiple software applications in the preparation of Land Development Plansย
- Perform grading designs, surface modeling, and topographic analysisย
- Ability to apply municipal design standards for layout restrictions and guidelinesย
- Perform and review detailed earthwork analyses, identifying and resolving discrepancies with team to minimize project liabilityย
- Coordinate files and sharing with outside agenciesย
- Provide CAD coordination between Engineers, CAD Designers, and Project Managers on projectsย
- Ensure drawing deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and company standardsย
- Drive project workflow and provide project milestones and timelinesย
- Maintain drawing file organization per company standards and adhere to proper archiving processesย
- Perform progressive plan checks and final-level QA/QC reviews to guarantee drawing accuracy, constructability, and consistency prior to submissionย
- Establish, maintain, and enforce CAD standards, workflows, and best practices (Client templates, CAD exercise presentations, written and recorded guides)ย
- Mentor CAD users alongside CAD Management and act as a technical resourceย
- Encourage continuous improvement, automation, and innovation for all CAD usersย
- Embrace new technologies and software, spearheading innovationย
- Assist in cross-office work sharing while maintaining responsibility for the final productย
- Perform other duties as assignedย
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field preferred, or six (6) or more years of advanced CAD experience, including leadership or technical oversightย
- Land Development Design experience is requiredย
- Knowledge of Civil 3D is required
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3Dย
- Understanding of CAD workflows and timelinesย
- Understanding of land development design, grading, utilities and construction documentationย
- Ability to mentor and problem solveย
- Possess good working knowledge within CAD drawings as related to a variety of issuesย
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with respect to projects, CAD standards, etc. dailyย
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and resolve issues independently based on project/company standardsย
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining consistent workflowย
- Willingness to assume increased responsibilitiesย
- Willingness and ability to expand knowledge of CAD abilities through trainingย
- Ability to work as a team player and interact well with othersย
- Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environmentย
- Excellent written and oral communication skillsย
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointย
What We OfferAt Dynamic, we believe great careers are built through meaningful work, continuous growth, and strong relationships. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and play a meaningful role in our continued success. Dynamic Offers: Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off, company holidays, and family support benefits Professional development, continuing education, and credential support Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects Direct access to experienced leaders and exposure to strategic business initiatives A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term career growth Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation: We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organization, improve decision-making, and help us better serve our employees, clients, and communities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME