Civil CAD Designer – Environmental Remediation

Leidos

. Prepare and revise complex engineering drawings, figures, maps, and graphical deliverables using AutoCAD/Civil 3D .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35,100 - $63,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for producing and revising complex engineering drawings, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Capable of collaborating effectively with engineers and project teams while ensuring compliance with drafting standards and government requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD ProficiencyCivil 3D ProficiencyEngineering Drawing InterpretationAttention to DetailDocument Control

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Hard Skills

Engineering Drawing PreparationTechnical Drawing RevisionGeospatial Data IncorporationQuality Check for Drafting StandardsSurvey Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArcGIS/ESRI

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in DraftingTechnical Certification in CAD

Industry Keywords

Environmental RemediationCivil EngineeringFederal Government ProjectsCERCLARCRA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and revise complex engineering drawings, figures, maps, and graphical deliverables using AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Produce detailed engineering drawings, plans, profiles, site plans, remediation system layouts, utility drawings, excavation plans, grading plans, erosion control plans, cross-sections, cut/fill, profiles, construction details, and as-built drawings
Maintain drawings, figures, maps, technical graphics, templates, layers, blocks, reference files, and CAD standards
Convert engineering sketches, field notes, survey information, GIS data, historical drawings, and other source information into accurate CAD drawings
Incorporate geospatial, survey, and project data into CAD drawings
Perform quality checks for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and drafting-standard compliance
Coordinate with engineers, scientists, project managers, GIS personnel, surveyors, and field teams
Assist with project drawing libraries, electronic records, and document control
Support multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedules, budgets, and deliverable deadlines
Support environmental investigations, remediation activities, engineering design, construction, and site restoration efforts for government clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or technical certification in drafting, CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline with 5+ years experience using CAD software to develop and revise engineering/technical drawings
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, sketches, field notes, survey information, and technical specifications
Knowledge of standard drafting practices, including drawing organization, layers, scales, dimensions, annotations, symbols, and reference files
Ability to produce accurate work while managing multiple assignments and deadlines
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, technical staff, field teams, and project managers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to meet applicable government client and/or project site access requirements
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required
Preferred: Experience developing drawings for environmental remediation, environmental engineering, civil engineering, construction, or federal government projects
Preferred: Experience working with survey data, coordinate systems, aerial imagery, and geospatial information
Preferred: Familiarity with ArcGIS/ESRI products or coordination between CAD and GIS datasets
Preferred: Experience preparing drawings for federal environmental programs, including CERCLA, RCRA, FUSRAP, Superfund, or environmental restoration projects
Preferred: Experience supporting USACE, DOE, EPA, DoD, or other federal agency projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily remote work
Opportunity to work from a company office, where available
Minimum Health and Welfare benefits under the Service Contract Act