CAD Designer

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Staff CAD Designer for their West Chester, PA office. This full-time position supports environmental projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and requires collaboration with Project Engineers and Scientists. Candidates should have an associate's degree in a related field and at least two years of CADD/GIS experience. The role offers a hybrid work environment, prioritizing local applicants.
About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an industry leader in natural resource permitting and ecological restoration. Our Philadelphia, PA office provides a unique work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across various environmental projects. As a Staff CAD Designer, you will work closely with our Project Engineers and Scientists to support a wide range of environmental initiatives.

This is a regular, full time, hourly position that offers a hybrid work environment. Priority will be given to candidates who are already located in the Philadelphia area.

What you will accomplish
• Support the implementation and maintenance of company-wide CAD standards.
• Produce CAD products for natural, cultural, paleontological, and other environmental resource projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Incorporate attributes from diverse data sources, symbolizing features, and manage file imports/exports across various formats.
• Create production and field maps based on metadata, data sets, and geo-databases.
• Utilize feature lines for site grading and earthwork balancing.
• Perform earthwork volume calculations.
• Assist field crews with GPS-grade surveying and data collection.

Experience and qualifications for success
• Associate's degree in Geography, Cartography, CADD Drafting, GIS Technology, or a related field with an emphasis on GIS (or GIS/CADD certificate).
• At least two (2) years of experience in CADD/GIS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to CADD/GIS, and troubleshooting equipment and digital files.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with ArcGIS 10.0-10.1 and AutoCAD Map 3D.
• Previous experience in natural or cultural resources management, remote sensing, or permitting is a plus.

Why Join SWCA?
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental solutions.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Scientists on impactful environmental projects.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with occasional travel.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact the environment and communities.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Philadelphia, PA based position can expect an hourly rate of $32.02 to $41.57/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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