CAD Designer II/III

Job Title CAD Designer II/III Location Denver, CO US (Primary) Category CAD Job Type Full-Time Travel Salary Grade Job Description SGM, a civil engineering consulting firm with 140 employees and headquartered in Glenwood Springs, CO, is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-driven individual to join our Denver, CO office as a CAD Designer within our Civil Services Sector. The successful candidate will bring strong capabilities and experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D (C3D) design for civil engineering projects. This position includes C3D design work for projects related to land development, traffic/transportation, drainage, utility and water/wastewater systems for private and municipal clients. Typical projects will require the generation of construction plan sets in accordance with design and drafting standards of SGM and various review agencies. Typical elements of these projects include site layout, storm drainage, roads and pathways, grading plans, concrete and asphalt hardscape design including curb, gutter and sidewalks, utility infrastructure, water, sewer and storm sewer systems, and erosion and sediment control plans. Typical duties and responsibilities of this position are: Prepare complete plan sets of civil construction drawings using Civil 3D 2024, including sheet setup, plans, profiles, notes and details. Work with Engineers to design and layout a project using Civil 3D upon receiving sufficient design information. Manage digital files per SGM standards Produce plans that conform to company design and drafting standards, minimizing QA/QC review time. Generate plans from scratch as well as handling red lines from engineers and project managers. Familiarity with Xfefing and data shortcuts work flow. Salary is DOE: CAD Designer II (2-10 yrs): $32.30-$40.00/hr CAD Designer III (10+yrs): $37.10-$46.00/hr Job Requirements 5 years of progressive experience with CAD drafting and design; minimum of 3 years of Civil 3D design experience. Experience with surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors and pipe networks. Knowledge of earthwork calculations. Proven ability to work as part of a team to successfully deliver projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; good communication skills are essential. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook and Excel Ability to work independently when needed and be self-motivated Experience providing CAD training and mentoring to co-workers is a plus. Additional preferred qualifications: Experience with CDOT plan preparation and/or Microstation Experience with AutoCAD's sheet set manager. Water/Wastewater/Storm Sewer design experience. Associate's degree in CAD and/or professional certification in Civil 3D is a plus. SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients. At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff. SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker. As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice

Created: 2026-03-04