Civil 3D Designer

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil 3D Designer (Energy & Utilities). This remote-based role is posted and available for candidates not local to an existing Farnsworth Group location.  In this role, you will work with the Energy & Utilities team in the drafting, design, permitting and construction administration of industrial projects.  Focus will primarily be on oil & gas, wind, solar and utility projects.

 

What You’ll Do:

Preparing topographic and civil alignment/profile and utility drawings, as well as occasional work on other engineering discipline’s drawings.

Preparing civil based drawings, as well as occasional facility and/or process piping drawings.

Preparing easement exhibits with guidance from a licensed surveyor.

Assist with proposal development by providing estimated hours to complete the scope of work.

Mentor junior CAD staff.  Supervise junior CAD staff, a plus.

Provide QA/QC of CAD design team deliverables including review and feedback of the respective native design files.

Collaborate with the CAD design team including implementation of processes and procedures for continual improvement.

Execute multi-discipline projects including collaboration with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and/or other CAD staff including CADWorx designers.

Prepare civil and mechanical based as-built drawings.

What You’ll Need:

Associates or Technical Degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Design, or similar field

BS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, a plus

10+ years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and prepare construction drawings.

Flexibility to perform design, drafting and recognize the importance of meeting stringent deadlines in an often fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively plan & manage time commitments on multiple concurrent projects

Candidate should be team-oriented, highly motivated with a strong work ethic, and have the ability to work well with minimal direction

Strong understanding of CAD standards, features and annotation styles, line styles, and drawing setup

General knowledge of survey coordinate systems and geospatial information systems (GIS)

Communicate effectively with a variety of project team members

Nice To Haves: (optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)

Oil & Gas or renewable energy industry experience

MicroStation experience

Experience processing survey data

Experience processing LiDAR scan data and point clouds

Bluebeam

Industrial mechanical piping experience

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands.

Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

 

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

 

Featured benefits and perks include:

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

 

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

 

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

 

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

 

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