AutoCAD Civil 3D Designer
Full-Time | Jacksonville, FL | On-Site | Residential Land Development

Overview:
A growing residential land development firm in the Southeast is bringing key civil design capabilities in-house and is seeking an early-career AutoCAD Civil 3D Designer to support the planning and execution of master-planned communities. This is a newly created role offering hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of land development, close collaboration with leadership, and a clear path for professional growth.

This opportunity is well-suited for a designer who wants to move beyond production-only work and gain broader visibility into how communities are conceived, designed, and built.

What You Will Do:

Design and Documentation

• Develop community and site layouts using AutoCAD Civil 3D, supporting residential lots, road networks, open space, and amenity areas
• Assist with site plans, grading concepts, and utility layouts for internal review and external coordination
• Create 3D renderings and visualizations to support concept development and communicate design intent

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with an external civil engineering partner to prepare concepts before formal handoff
• Review, redline, and quality-check third-party drawings for consistency and accuracy
• Coordinate with internal development, planning, and leadership teams to align design solutions with project and business objectives

Growth and Ownership

• Take on increasing responsibility for internal drawings and design coordination over time
• Help establish internal CAD standards, workflows, and best practices
• Grow into a more senior design role as the organization expands its in-house capabilities

Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in civil, site, or land development design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Exposure to residential land development or master-planned communities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple design iterations
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree
• Experience with SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Rhino
• Familiarity with single-family or townhome developments
• Early exposure to construction documentation or coordination with external consultants

Why This Opportunity:

• Ground-floor role helping build internal civil design capabilities
• Clear growth path with increasing responsibility and visibility
• Mission-driven work focused on attainable housing and quality of life
• Direct involvement in real-world development projects, not just drafting tasks
• Collaborative environment with access to decision-makers

Compensation and Work Environment:

• Salary: $70,000 annually
• Full-time, on-site position in a Southeast coastal Florida location
• Start date targeted for early 2026

This role is ideal for an early-career civil designer who is curious, eager to learn, and motivated by seeing projects through from concept to construction. Candidates seeking ownership, growth, and meaningful impact within a smaller, development-focused environment will find this opportunity particularly compelling.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Christian Kincer