About Us:
For 50 years, eda consultants have helped shape the infrastructure behind Florida’s growing communities. We provide a full range of engineering, surveying, planning and permitting services to help support every stage of development. Our team delivers practical, cost-effective solutions that bring projects to life. We are looking for highly skilled and energetic team players who are interested in long-term employment, working in a collaborative environment and a team player.
What we are looking for…
eda consultants inc. is seeking a Civil 3D Designer at eda, where you will play a key role in transforming conceptual ideas into detailed, buildable plans. You’ll work closely with engineers to produce high-quality construction documents for a wide range of civil site development projects.
This position offers the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, work on a variety of projects at different stages of development and be part of a company with a strong local reputation and decades of experience in North Central Florida.
Typical Projects
- Private, commercial and retail development sites
- Future residential subdivisions
- Local, state, and federal government facilities
- Public K–12 schools and education campuses
Position Overview:
In this role, you’ll use Civil 3D and AutoCAD to prepare site plans, grading and drainage layouts, utility systems, and roadway corridors. Your day-to-day will include refining red line markups, assembling plan sets, modeling surfaces and pipe networks, and contributing to the technical accuracy of design deliverables. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive production team where your input matters, your skills are valued, and there’s always room to learn and grow.
You will need some level of proficiency in:
- AutoCAD , including efficient use of layer control, external references (Xrefs), annotation tools, layout setup, and Sheet Set Manager.
- Civil site design, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, roadway alignments, parking lots, utility layouts, and subdivision plans.
- Civil 3D, including: Surface creation and editing using TINs, alignments and profiles, assemblies and corridor modeling for roads, pipe networks (storm, sanitary, water), grading tools and feature lines, cross section generation and quantity takeoffs
- Local and state design standards, including understanding of FDOT criteria and the ability to conduct basic city/county zoning and code research.
The ideal candidate is:
- Experienced in AutoCAD with some knowledge of Civil3D
- Eager to learn, curious, and enthusiastic about growing their technical skills.
- A team player who collaborates well with others and contributes positively to team dynamics.
- Able to work independently with minimal direction while remaining receptive to feedback and willing to follow guidance as needed.
- Comfortable taking the lead on tasks yet knows when to ask questions or follow instructions.
- Adaptable and capable of managing multiple projects and switching between tasks efficiently.
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Organized and a clear communicator, both written and verbal.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and abilities
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) after one year of service
- Professional development and continuing education support
Work Schedule:
- Office based role in Gainesville, FL
- Full-time (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
- Occasional overtime and out-of-town work as needed
eda is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Drug-free employer.
