Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description Introduction RETTEW is seeking a Senior Civil Designer I to support our Land Development Team, including Land Planners, Engineers, and Project Managers. This role is critical to the production of high-quality…
Skills: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land Development, Grading Design, NPDES Permit Plan Sets, Earthwork Analysis
Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is seeking a Land Development Project Manager I, II, or III to join our growing Land Development Team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional who enjoys leading site …
Skills: Civil Site Design, Project Management, Grading, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is seeking a Stormwater Management Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team and support meaningful civil site design projects that improve infrastructure, support responsible development, and s…
Skills: Stormwater Management, Drainage Design, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Erosion and Sediment Control
Manor Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is seeking a Transportation Engineer II to join our growing Transportation Team. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful roadway and infrastructure projects that improve how people and goods mo…
Skills: Roadway Design, Transportation Engineering, CAD, Technical Analysis, PennDOT Standards
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join our Land Development team. In this role, you’ll lead technical design efforts and support project delivery across diverse and complex land development projects. …
Skills: Site Development, Stormwater Management, Grading, Utilities Design, Erosion And Sedimentation Control
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is offering an internal leadership opportunity for a Land Development Team Lead to support continued growth within our Planning & Design practice. This role is designed for experienced project managers…
Skills: Team Leadership, Project Management, Land Development Engineering, Mentoring, Client Relationship Management
Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Description RETTEW is seeking a number of Geologist I or II candidates to support our Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental teams based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role offers hands-on experience in both field and office environ…
Skills: Soil Sampling, Rock Sampling, Groundwater Monitoring, Field Logging, Technical Reporting
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The Senior Civil Designer is responsible for producing high-quality land development plan sets from conceptual design through final construction documents. This includes performing grading design, earthwork analyses, and preparing NPDES permit plans in collaboration with engineers and planners.
Candidates must have an associate or technical degree in CAD or a related field and over 10 years of civil engineering CAD experience in land development. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to manage multiple complex projects independently are required.
Description
RETTEW is seeking a Senior Civil Designer I to support our Land Development Team, including Land Planners, Engineers, and Project Managers. This role is critical to the production of high-quality construction documents and to supporting project teams throughout all phases of design. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced Civil 3D expertise, strong quality control judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex land development projects with minimal oversight.
Hybrid work schedule: three days per week in-office
Office location: Allentown, PA
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm with over 300 professionals across the Mid-Atlantic. We specialize in civil and municipal engineering, transportation, energy, surveying, GIS, geotechnical, and environmental services. Our culture is built on technical excellence, accountability, and acting like owners.
The Senior Civil Designer I plays a key role in delivering land development plan sets from conceptual design through final construction documents. This position involves close collaboration with Land Planners and Professional Engineers to develop multiple plan sets for land development projects ranging in scale from less than one acre to several hundred acres.
-Prepare Final Land Development plan sets
- Prepare NPDES permit plan sets, including stormwater management and erosion and sediment control
- Perform grading design using Civil 3D grading tools and functionality
- Develop layout, grading, utility, utility profiles, roadway profiles, and cross sections
- Perform earthwork analyses and prepare exhibits demonstrating cut/fill balancing
- Prepare technical exhibits in support of design and permitting
- Prepare subdivision plans under the guidance of Project Managers and Licensed Surveyors
- Utilize surfaces and point groups in Civil 3D to support grading and design development
- Perform quality control reviews, incorporate redlines, and complete plan revisions
- Maintain and apply company and Client CAD standards, templates, and details
- Collaborate using Microsoft Teams and participate in virtual design meetings
- Conduct occasional field visits, inspections, and data collection with Engineers
- Associate degree or Technical degree in CAD, Civil Drafting, or a related field
- 10+ years of civil engineering CAD experience, specifically in land development
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, corridors, profiles, and grading
- Demonstrated experience producing land development and NPDES permit plan sets
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while working with limited supervision
- Salary range is competitive and aligned with senior-level civil CAD experience in the regional market.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative, employee-owned culture
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.
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RETTEW brings our clients’ goals and dreams to life on time and on budget, with an emphasis on quality and safety. Our expertise is wide and varied: We offer close to 600 engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services in a range of markets. Spanning so many disciplines allows us to connect all the dots, to see how every piece of a project affects the other. We strive to completely understand your vision for your project—and for your business as a whole—and then we get to work. This big-picture understanding allows us to anticipate your needs and stay ahead of emerging trends. Our innovative approach means discovering solutions that may not have been thought of before—and finding more effective, efficient ways to put them into action. RETTEW’s corporate culture provides a warm and welcoming work environment where employees can thrive, grow, and make a difference in their company and community. This positive atmosphere—and commitment to safety and excellence—contributes to our success in the field. Our goal is not simply satisfaction; it’s delight.
Offices: 3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, US · 3475 Forest Lake Drive, Suite 100, Uniontown, OH 44685, US · 5031 Richard Lane, Suite 111, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, US · One Robinson Plaza, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, US · 515 W. Hamilton Street,, Suite 508, Allentown, PA 18101, US
RETTEW brings our clients’ goals and dreams to life on time and on budget, with an emphasis on quality and safety. Our expertise is wide and varied: We offer close to 600 engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services in a range of markets. Spanning so many disciplines allows us to connect all the dots, to see how every piece of a project affects the other. We strive to completely understand your vision for your project—and for your business as a whole—and then we get to work. This big-picture understanding allows us to anticipate your needs and stay ahead of emerging trends. Our innovative approach means discovering solutions that may not have been thought of before—and finding more effective, efficient ways to put them into action. RETTEW’s corporate culture provides a warm and welcoming work environment where employees can thrive, grow, and make a difference in their company and community. This positive atmosphere—and commitment to safety and excellence—contributes to our success in the field. Our goal is not simply satisfaction; it’s delight.
Offices: 3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, US · 3475 Forest Lake Drive, Suite 100, Uniontown, OH 44685, US · 5031 Richard Lane, Suite 111, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, US · One Robinson Plaza, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, US · 515 W. Hamilton Street,, Suite 508, Allentown, PA 18101, US
