Salas O'Brien
Salas O’Brien is a growing employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
The Federal‑FL business unit serves a variety of markets and employs engineers in the civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, industrial, environmental, and fire protection disciplines. We have performed work in most states in the continental US and multiple international locations.
Our office is located in Merritt Island, Florida, immediately south of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Job Summary The Sr. Civil Designer will provide drafting support to engineers and other designers throughout the engineering design process. You will primarily focus on AutoCAD and Civil3D model and drawing development of construction drawing packages based on various datasets and engineer input, completing engineer markups during the design process, preparing design concepts, completing as‑built drawings and the creation or modification of details.
Work will primarily be conducted virtually, but local candidates are encouraged to work from the office (20% of the time). Travel to the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County) and other locations will be limited.
Responsibilities
Site plans – existing condition, demolition, and modification site plans showing scope of work in planimetric view. Importing of survey drawings in applicable coordinate system.
Utility plan and profile drawings – alignment‑based plan and profile drawings showing the primary utility and crossing / conflicting utilities and ground surface data in plan and profile view. Includes pressure and gravity systems for various liquid and gas systems.
Paving, grading, and drainage plans – site plans indicating extents and types of pavement, existing and modified topography and grading, and drainage plans indicating flow paths and drainage system elements (structures, ponds, culverts, etc.).
Geometry plans – site plans indicating measurement and survey point based geometric data connected to state plane coordinate systems.
Various details, schedules, and diagrams to illustrate typical and project specific elements for construction.
Produce record drawing documentation based on contractor redlines, as‑built survey conditions, and engineer input.
Qualifications and Experience
A.S. in Drafting and Design (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10 years of drafting/design experience working with Civil3D with specific experience in application for development of civil construction drawing packages.
An in‑depth knowledge of the civil engineering design process including documentation of existing conditions, integration of pre‑and‑post‑construction survey data, and working directly with engineers to develop construction packages.
Extensive experience working with civil design drawings and detailed civil plans is essential.
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D (2023‑26 versions)
Creating multiple existing surfaces, proposed surfaces, final surfaces, GRID surface, GRID volume surface, and TIN volume surface
Coordinate systems and AEC unit setup
Point file formatting to export and import point files
Referencing Digital Elevation Models (DEMS)
Alignment creation and station labeling
Surface profile sampling, sample line creation for sections
Profile view creation
Feature line creation and appropriate applications
Grading tools and surface creation from grading groups
Pipe, pipe networks parts lists and catalogs
Surface profile sampling and sample line creation for sections
Project Explorer
Civil 3D label style and 3D object style creation
View frame creation, output plan and profile sheets to sheet set with automatic match lines
Section sample line creation along alignment and output section views to sheets and automatically add to sheet set with station location title
Experience and proficiency in Autodesk Map (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk AutoCAD (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk Vehicle Tracking (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk Recapture; experience with GIS mapping software (QGIS / ArcGIS Map). Basic understanding of applications, including shape files and databases.
Other General Capabilities / Experience
AutoCAD and Civil3D sheet set creation and field creation
AutoCAD and Civil3D National CAD Standards (NCS layer management, symbols, line types, text styles, dimension styles)
AutoCAD and Civil3D sheet set custom fields and sheet fields
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and e‑mail applications.
Provide constructive and efficient quality control reviews to ensure project design standards and client specific drafting standards are met.
This position is intended to serve as a designer with the ability to apply standard design requirements to perform limited engineering designs for project engineer review and finalization.
Typical Examples Include Design of utility systems for minimum depth of cover, slopes, sizing, routing, spacing, and orientation.
Layout of site elements including pavements, space allocations for equipment /structures, parking areas, and similar.
Development of site grading.
Identification of applicable project elements including typical notes and details.
Incorporation / reference of coordinated design drawings from other elements including architectural, mechanical, and electrical site elements.
Familiarity and adeptness with codes and federal/state/local regulations.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Valid/Unrestricted driver license (in state of residence)
Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
Ability to obtain a clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Candidates should be located on ET or CT zones to best serve our clients.
Travel
In office work will be conducted either remotely or at the Merritt Island, Florida office in the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County).
Other travel locations will be limited (less than 10%).
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: $75-85K based on experience.
This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.
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The Federal‑FL business unit serves a variety of markets and employs engineers in the civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, industrial, environmental, and fire protection disciplines. We have performed work in most states in the continental US and multiple international locations.
Our office is located in Merritt Island, Florida, immediately south of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Job Summary The Sr. Civil Designer will provide drafting support to engineers and other designers throughout the engineering design process. You will primarily focus on AutoCAD and Civil3D model and drawing development of construction drawing packages based on various datasets and engineer input, completing engineer markups during the design process, preparing design concepts, completing as‑built drawings and the creation or modification of details.
Work will primarily be conducted virtually, but local candidates are encouraged to work from the office (20% of the time). Travel to the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County) and other locations will be limited.
Responsibilities
Site plans – existing condition, demolition, and modification site plans showing scope of work in planimetric view. Importing of survey drawings in applicable coordinate system.
Utility plan and profile drawings – alignment‑based plan and profile drawings showing the primary utility and crossing / conflicting utilities and ground surface data in plan and profile view. Includes pressure and gravity systems for various liquid and gas systems.
Paving, grading, and drainage plans – site plans indicating extents and types of pavement, existing and modified topography and grading, and drainage plans indicating flow paths and drainage system elements (structures, ponds, culverts, etc.).
Geometry plans – site plans indicating measurement and survey point based geometric data connected to state plane coordinate systems.
Various details, schedules, and diagrams to illustrate typical and project specific elements for construction.
Produce record drawing documentation based on contractor redlines, as‑built survey conditions, and engineer input.
Qualifications and Experience
A.S. in Drafting and Design (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10 years of drafting/design experience working with Civil3D with specific experience in application for development of civil construction drawing packages.
An in‑depth knowledge of the civil engineering design process including documentation of existing conditions, integration of pre‑and‑post‑construction survey data, and working directly with engineers to develop construction packages.
Extensive experience working with civil design drawings and detailed civil plans is essential.
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D (2023‑26 versions)
Creating multiple existing surfaces, proposed surfaces, final surfaces, GRID surface, GRID volume surface, and TIN volume surface
Coordinate systems and AEC unit setup
Point file formatting to export and import point files
Referencing Digital Elevation Models (DEMS)
Alignment creation and station labeling
Surface profile sampling, sample line creation for sections
Profile view creation
Feature line creation and appropriate applications
Grading tools and surface creation from grading groups
Pipe, pipe networks parts lists and catalogs
Surface profile sampling and sample line creation for sections
Project Explorer
Civil 3D label style and 3D object style creation
View frame creation, output plan and profile sheets to sheet set with automatic match lines
Section sample line creation along alignment and output section views to sheets and automatically add to sheet set with station location title
Experience and proficiency in Autodesk Map (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk AutoCAD (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk Vehicle Tracking (2023‑26 versions), Autodesk Recapture; experience with GIS mapping software (QGIS / ArcGIS Map). Basic understanding of applications, including shape files and databases.
Other General Capabilities / Experience
AutoCAD and Civil3D sheet set creation and field creation
AutoCAD and Civil3D National CAD Standards (NCS layer management, symbols, line types, text styles, dimension styles)
AutoCAD and Civil3D sheet set custom fields and sheet fields
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and e‑mail applications.
Provide constructive and efficient quality control reviews to ensure project design standards and client specific drafting standards are met.
This position is intended to serve as a designer with the ability to apply standard design requirements to perform limited engineering designs for project engineer review and finalization.
Typical Examples Include Design of utility systems for minimum depth of cover, slopes, sizing, routing, spacing, and orientation.
Layout of site elements including pavements, space allocations for equipment /structures, parking areas, and similar.
Development of site grading.
Identification of applicable project elements including typical notes and details.
Incorporation / reference of coordinated design drawings from other elements including architectural, mechanical, and electrical site elements.
Familiarity and adeptness with codes and federal/state/local regulations.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Valid/Unrestricted driver license (in state of residence)
Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
Ability to obtain a clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Candidates should be located on ET or CT zones to best serve our clients.
Travel
In office work will be conducted either remotely or at the Merritt Island, Florida office in the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County).
Other travel locations will be limited (less than 10%).
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: $75-85K based on experience.
This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.
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