Grading Design Specialist - Land Development & CAD

Location: Valencia, California, United States

Department: Engineering & Construction

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Are you a skilled CAD professional passionate about shaping land development projects? Join a dynamic team as a Grading Design Specialist, where your expertise in grading, drainage, and civil design will bring construction plans to life.

Position Summary:

As a Grading Design Specialist, you will prepare preliminary and final maps, plans, drawings, exhibits, and digital data files using CAD software. You will contribute to projects of varying complexity, applying your technical knowledge and creativity to optimize site design and earthwork efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed grading plans and specifications to ensure proper drainage, slope stability, and accessibility.
• Perform calculations to balance earthwork and minimize project costs.
• Implement erosion and sediment control measures to protect sites during and after construction.
• Prepare engineering maps, exhibits, and drawings for streets, sewers, water, storm drains, and grading projects.
• Update and maintain CAD drawings and digital files under guidance from project engineers or land development management.
• Work with standard CAD specifications, formats, and base files required by private firms and government agencies.
• Ensure all drawings meet Agency and internal graphic standards.
• Maintain CAD files and databases in accordance with organizational CAD standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Enhance CAD-related skills to optimize support for the land development team.
• Assist in providing guidance to other CAD users, depending on experience level.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support projects and team goals.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in CAD Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in computer-aided drafting, preferably in civil engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge of basic CAD and engineering principles; specialized CAD training is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of mathematics and ability to perform technical calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to technical detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-task team environment.

Benefits

Work Environment:

• Heavy keyboard and CAD activity with concentrated technical work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions accurately.

Supervision & Responsibility:

• Reports to a project manager, with possible guidance from multiple project managers or engineers.
• May provide support to CAD manager and other CAD users depending on expertise level.
• Work is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to project standards.

If you thrive on precision, technical creativity, and contributing to impactful civil projects, this is your opportunity to grow in a rewarding environment. Apply today and help turn plans into reality!