AH Engineering Consultants is a dynamic, results-oriented environmental engineering and consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, with offices in Virginia Beach, VA, Jacksonville, FL, and Hampstead, NC. Specializing in practical, tailored solutions for complex challenges, AH brings deep expertise across drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, petroleum storage tank, and geospatial services.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior CAD Designer to join our consulting team. As a Senior CAD Designer, you will play a key role in our water and environmental project teams, translating engineering concepts into construction-ready drawings. You’ll work closely with engineers and project managers across a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, stormwater, and stream restoration projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare complete drawing packages including site plans, plan-and-profile sheets, civil details, and construction documents for water/wastewater infrastructure, stormwater collection systems, and stream restoration projects.
- Develop and maintain project-specific CAD standards in alignment with company and client requirements.
- Coordinate with project engineers to translate design intent into accurate, constructible drawings — identifying and flagging conflicts, gaps, or errors early in the design process.
- Manage CAD file organization, version control, and project folder structures to support multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Integrate survey data, GIS datasets, and aerial imagery into Civil 3D model environments to support surface, corridor, and grading designs.
- Produce 3D models and renderings where required for client presentations or multi-discipline coordination.
- Review and QA/QC drawings produced by junior designers and drafters, providing mentorship and redline feedback.
- Support field verification activities, site visits, and construction administration tasks as required — including occasional long-distance travel to project sites.
- Collaborate with GIS specialists to support spatial data integration, mapping deliverables, and record drawing updates.
- Assist with proposal preparation by developing concept figures, exhibit sheets, and site diagrams.
- All other duties as required.
About You
- Completion of a CAD Design certificate program, technical diploma, or Associate Degree in a related discipline.
- 10+ years of CAD design experience in a civil engineering or environmental consulting.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (10+ years required); current software version experience essential.
- Solid understanding of civil engineering design principles, including grading, utility layout, stormwater conveyance, and site geometry.
- Experience with GIS software (Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro) for spatial data integration and mapping.
- Familiarity with environmental and water resources project types: stream restoration, wetland grading, stormwater BMPs, and pump stations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.
At AH, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We are always searching for talented engineers and scientists who share our commitment to listening closely to clients, understanding their needs deeply, and delivering sound, innovative solutions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, support opportunities for continuing education and professional development, and foster a collaborative environment where high performers are recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment and communities we serve, we invite you to explore a career with AH.
