CAD Industry Specialist - Civil

About the role

Circle K is expanding its Store Design & Experience team and is looking for an early-career Civil-focused CAD Industry Specialist to support the development of Concept Site Plans (CSPs) for Circle K projects nationwide. The role combines CAD drafting, site planning, regulatory research and basic civil design knowledge to produce accurate, feasible conceptual site layouts. It is a full-time, on-site position in San Antonio, Texas.

Key responsibilities

• Create and update Concept Site Plans (CSPs) using Autodesk Civil 3D, including building placement, parking, circulation, access points and basic utilities.
• Maintain CAD files through design development and project revisions, and help maintain internal CAD standards, templates and drawing libraries.
• Research zoning requirements, setbacks, easements and right-of-way restrictions, and document jurisdictional requirements for project teams.
• Review surveys, aerial imagery, topographic maps and engineering documents, and identify site constraints such as elevation changes, access issues, utility conflicts and drainage concerns.
• Apply basic knowledge of grading, stormwater and site development, and coordinate with licensed engineers and civil consultants.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Architecture and external consultants, and take part in project review meetings.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, review drawings for accuracy and completeness, and handle drawing comments and redlines.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of experience in CAD drafting, civil design support, surveying, architecture or a related field; internship, co-op or entry-level experience will be considered.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or a related field; also considered: Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Architecture Technology or a related program.
• Technical drafting certification or equivalent CAD training.
• Experience with retail or commercial development is a plus but not required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required); experience with Civil 3D preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, site plans and engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, utilities and site development concepts.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and similar project coordination tools preferred.