Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
201 – 500 Employees
ConstructionConsultingLogistics
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and project management firm founded in 1992. The company delivers civil, structural, and mechanical engineering alongside construction and project management services for clients in government, education, manufacturing, technology, and other sectors. With a team of 201–500 employees, Valdes operates from Lombard, Illinois, with additional offices in Indiana and Wisconsin, combining technical expertise with a focus on integrity, safety, and high-quality project delivery.

Civil Designer – Civil 3D (Hybrid, Lombard)

Design civil site-development projects in Autodesk Civil 3D, covering grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways. Support field walkdowns, deliverables, CAD coordination, and mentoring at Valdes Architecture & Engineering.

Description

  • Handle core technical duties for civil design projects
  • Apply advanced Autodesk Civil 3D expertise to project work
  • Conduct independent field walkdowns with project teams
  • Coordinate activities between civil and other engineering disciplines
  • Produce and review civil project deliverables
  • Mentor junior designers and technicians
  • Help define project scope and control the CAD team budget
  • Develop civil scopes of work and material take-offs
  • Prepare and interpret plans for site development, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and land development
  • Create grading plans, utility plans, profiles, and construction documents
  • Apply local, state, and federal design standards and permitting requirements
  • Build knowledge of civil codes, standards, and practices, including DOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, and NPDES
  • Use AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS, and related design and documentation tools
  • Provide CAD support for work outside CSA when needed
  • Conduct and assist with CAD audits

Requirements

  • High school diploma required; an associate degree or higher is preferred
  • At least five years of experience in design or drafting
  • Technical capabilities aligned with Civil Designer responsibilities
  • Experience detailing concrete and steel connections
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD, especially Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Revit experience is preferred
  • Navisworks experience is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

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