Civil 3D CAD Designer - Site Development

bgeinc

10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042 · 10777 Westheimer Road · Texas 77042

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Other
Site Development (Houston)

Job description

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.

This is an in office role at our Houston/Westchase office.

Job Responsibilities

Performs non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision
Utilizes advanced CAD skills to visualize and portray complex designs
Provide project design for various types of land development and other projects with minimum direction from the Project Manager and Project Engineer
Create Plan and Profile Drawings
Prepare full sets of final construction plans
Prepare cost and quantity estimates
Works closely with design engineers and Project Managers to complete project plans and details
Reviews work performed by CAD Technicians I and II before submitting to Project Engineer

Job Requirements

5+ years of computer drafting experience utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D with strong working knowledge of CAD manual drafting techniques and standards
Grading and drainage plan preparation experience required
Technical degree or certification in CAD is preferred
Strong knowledge of construction plan preparation for residential land development and/or commercial site development, including determining drawing sequence, details and presentation
Understanding of site development standard practices
GIS experience is a plus
Knowledge of utility plan design and utility plan preparation
Strong attention to detail with exceptional thoroughness for plan design
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to manage, mentor and train more junior level team members

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.

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