Civil CAD Designer, Project Civil Engineer, Commercial Land Development

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-05-04
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  • *Civil 3D Drafter – Contract/Per Project (Remote | Southwest US | Texas Preferred)**
    We are a remote, digitally linked, civil engineering firm specializing in commercial site land development projects — fast food, retail pads, hospitality, office, industrial and similar small/medium-acreage sites. We're looking for an experienced Civil 3D drafter to join our team on a contract basis, paid lump sum per project.
  • *What You'll Be Working On:**
  • Building pad site and utility design possible grading if skilled/experienced
  • Small/medium commercial site development (1–10 acres typical)
  • *What We're Looking For:**
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D — this is a must
  • Experience drafting civil site plans for commercial development
  • Optional familiarity with grading, drainage
  • Not optional familiarity with site and utility plan design
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines, self disciplined, highly motivated, it is a privileged to be trusted remotely
  • Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy
  • *What We're NOT Looking For:**
  • This is a drafting role, not necessarily an engineering role — no PE license or EIT status required but would be considered if paired with technical drafting/CAD Design ability
  • No degree requirement — we care about your skills and experience, not your credentials
  • *Contract Details:**
  • 100% remote
  • Southwest US / TX - based candidates strongly preferred
  • Paid per project (lump sum per job)
  • Flexible schedule — work on your own time, hit your deadlines
  • *Keywords to help your search find us:**

Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, site plan drafting, grading plan, drainage plan, commercial site development, land development drafter, CAD drafter, remote drafting, contract drafter

If you're a career drafter who knows Civil 3D inside and out and wants flexible contract work with a steady pipeline of commercial projects, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and any relevant work samples or project experience.

More details:

Expected Start Date: Late March/Early April 2026

Will you consider non-locals if exceptional? We are completely open to remote/virtual, what we call digitally linked/cloud based engineering and file sharing. We would like to set up a face to face a neutral location/half way point as part of the interview process.

Must have Skills: Civil 3D AutoCAD Civil Design, critical site/utility experience 6+ years preferred. PE license not required, college degree not required, self-motivated and disciplined critical with the privilege of remote work at independent pace/hours. Strong communication skills, written and oral. Ability to efficiently explain and solve problems as they arise.

Benefits:

Based on proposed hourly rate, applicant should have their own computer system capable of strong CAD performance, high video graphics (gaming level) with min. 32 GB RAM, and acceptable/strong/reliable internet and anti-virus software. Applicant to carry independent personal health insurance, our compensation is worked into a higher hourly contract rate. Will consider aid if computer system/technology requires upgrading to meet performance required.

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