Senior Civil Designer

LDC, Inc. Senior Civil Designer Job Posting Introduction Over the past 22 years, LDC has been recognized by clients and the broader community for the quality of our work. LDC was founded with one core value in mind: "Service Above the Standard" and has held to these high expectations from the start. We have grown significantly, survived the recession through innovation, and most importantly, provided exceptional results for our clients. LDC is proud of its history that has made it a premier engineering consulting resource to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the strong foundation that history provides for our future. We take pride in our commitment to high standards, quality deliverables, and comprehensive services which span from early feasibility through final construction. Compensation and Benefits LDC is committed to the personal and individual health and well-being of our employees. LDC offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents. Benefits include generous vacation, sick leave, eight paid holidays per year, competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, life, disability, and family leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, professional development, and career advancement, bonus, and incentive compensation. At LDC you can expect to find an excellent collaborative culture that is welcoming to all diverse backgrounds. LDC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. Job Description and Profile The Senior Civil Designer in the organization supervises and provides project drawing production. This role is responsible for identifying production workload to ensure quality and quantity standards and for mentoring and training CAD technicians. The Senior Civil Designer works within general policies and procedures and practices significant independent judgment to choose proper actions. This position oversees outside consultants for CAD and graphics. Duties and Responsibilities Meets with project managers to identify production workload. Responsible for managing the project directory of all project files. Assists with training and mentoring of CAD and graphics personnel. Responsible for maintaining CAD standards. Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of graphics and CAD engineering plans. Coordinate workload by setting priorities, scheduling work assignments, and overseeing subordinate employee workloads. Evaluate and verifying employee performance through a thorough review of completed assigned work and work techniques. Identify personnel development and training requirements to ensure that subordinates meet the required standards of knowledge and expertise. Conduct performance reviews for subordinate reports. Participate in the hiring process and make recommendations to senior management. Maintain records and composes correspondence related to production. Manage the production of engineering plans and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner according to LDC standards. Train staff in software applications to improve efficiency and knowledge. Implement processes that increase productivity and efficiency. Assist with IT tasks. Manage equipment and supplies for printers and plotters, as needed. Skills and Specifications Comprehensive knowledge of Civil3D. Ability to perform civil engineering design such as site layout, grading, erosion control, road profiles, utility plans, etc. with little input from project engineers. Possess excellent command of verbal and written communications including the ability to keep high-quality notes. Knowledge of municipal and state design standards and codes. Excellent managerial and supervisory skills. Possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Stress management and time management skills. High-level proficiency in computer software program-related activities. Self-motivated, hardworking, highly ethical, and dependable employee. Possess excellent rapport with management and co-workers, positive can-do attitude, excellent customer service, marketing, and people skills. Has the ability to handle a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented, organized, multi-tasking, and good follow-through skills. Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information. Education, Experience, Qualifications Associate's degree in computer-aided drafting or related field from an accredited college or equivalent experience considered sufficient to address the demands of the position. Minimum 12 years' experience in CAD with increasing responsibility. Civil 3D experience required. Minimum of 3 years' supervision of staff and project production experience. Physical Considerations Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, printer, copier, telephone and calculator. Ability to perform repetitive, fine hand and arm movements. Work activities involve the combination of sitting for longer periods and intermittent standing/walking. Please note: LDC, Inc. does not hire candidates without an in-person interview. If you receive an employment offer without an interview, this is not a legitimate offer.

Created: 2026-03-17