CAD Designer – Site Development (Industrial, Commercial, Multifamily)

Role Summary

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented CAD Designer to support civil site design projects for commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. This role focuses on preparing accurate, code-compliant plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, while collaborating closely with engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality site layouts, grading and drainage solutions, utility plans, and access improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary layouts, detailed design drawings, and construction documents for civil site design projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Develop and coordinate site plans, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, storm and sewer profiles, and related drawing packages.
• Design grading and drainage systems that shape land elevations to direct stormwater safely to inlets, detention, or retention facilities and protect sites from flooding.
• Support access and circulation design for roadways, drive aisles, parking lots, sidewalks, and pedestrian connections to promote safe and efficient vehicle and foot traffic.
• Assist with building orientation and site layout to support project goals such as functionality, visibility, sunlight exposure, and overall site efficiency.
• Map and coordinate utility connections for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, gas, and electric service in accordance with project requirements and agency standards.
• Help ensure plans comply with zoning regulations, local development codes, permitting requirements, and environmental standards.
• Perform earthwork analysis, quantity takeoffs, and cut/fill calculations based on existing and proposed topography.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with company drafting and design standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers to maintain design consistency, manage revisions, and meet project schedules.
• Organize and maintain project files, drawing revisions, plot files, and related documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; technical degree or drafting certification is a plus.
• Experience in site development or civil site design drafting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Experience preparing site plans, grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and related civil design documents.
• Working knowledge of digital terrain modeling, earthwork analysis, and construction control concepts such as alignments, stationing, and control points.
• Understanding of zoning requirements, permitting considerations, and applicable local design standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.

Benefits

Some of our Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.