AutoCAD Designer – Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

RETTEW•Robinson Township, PA

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

RETTEW is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Designer to support our growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. This role focuses on utility and linear infrastructure projects and plays a critical part in delivering accurate, high-quality design documents that support safe and efficient project execution. RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices throughout Pennsylvania and the Midwest. We provide innovative solutions across environmental, geotechnology, transportation, land development, facilities, and energy markets. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and long-term investment in our people. The AutoCAD Designer supports SUE project teams by producing utility design drawings, exhibits, and plan sets for public and private infrastructure projects. This role is essential to ensuring design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and coordination between survey, engineering, and construction stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, technical school certification, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum 5 years of AutoCAD experience supporting utility or linear infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of utility design and 811 project requirements
Experience creating plan/profile drawings and construction-ready documents
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASCE 38-22 SUE standards
Experience preparing permit plans and utility crossing exhibits
Knowledge of Civil 3D Vault systems
Experience with GPS and survey data processing
Understanding of grading, earthwork, and restoration plans
GIS experience
Experience with IFA/IFB/IFC drawings

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for utility and linear infrastructure projects
Develop plan view, profile, data bars, and sheet layouts for design and construction documents
Support electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, and utility crossing projects
Prepare permit plans, exhibits, and restoration plans as required
Incorporate existing conditions surveys and GPS/survey data into design files
Perform QA/QC reviews in accordance with RETTEW and practice standards
Maintain organized project files following company procedures
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Team Leads across active projects
Serve as a technical resource or mentor for CADD operators as needed