Job Description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Orlando, FL office is looking for a Senior CAD Designer to join our Land Development practice. The position is hybrid based in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering drawings, conceptual plans, and exhibits for a variety of projects ranging in size and complexity
• Plans, researches, and produces contract drawings based on constraints defined by the project engineer, review agencies, and client needs
• Designs utility systems based on information, schematics, and calculations prepared by project engineers
• Determines CAD usage and application on projects
• Recognizes and resolves potential construction conflicts and difficulties identified during design
• Aids in preparation of technical specifications as requested by the project engineer
• Estimates number of sheets and contract drawings as well as production time required for design manager’s review
• Ensures overall consistency, quality, technical accuracy, and design on projects

Skills and Attributes

• Effective written, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills produce high-quality deliverables in an efficient manner
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Motivated to lead and mentor others on CAD and drawing production procedures
• Has a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of clients, company management/colleagues, and regulators

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in CADD design for private and municipal Land Development projects
• Must be knowledgeable in basic construction practices for civil construction, be able to generate drawings for engineers, and make suggestions for further development
• Must be proficient in Civil 3D
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in plan set production for local projects preferred
• Knowledge of GIS is plus

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Orlando, FL, is $75,000 to $95,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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