Who we are

Highland Land Planning is a full-service engineering firm located in Peachtree City, Georgia partnered with local construction firm Southtree Commercial. Southtree offers complete development phase services from pre-design through construction with divisions including Real Estate, Development, Engineering, Construction, and Property Management. As an independent Engineering Division, Highland specializes in Land Development projects throughout the southeast, including commercial, industrial, medical, and residential projects working with a team of Engineers, CAD Designers and Landscape Architects. Highland utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D for both the two-dimensional layout and full three-dimensional modeling of its projects to provide its Team, Clients and Contractors with complete civil construction documents and CAD files. Jason Walls, P.E. (Auburn, 1995), Highland’s Founder and Principal Engineer, has over 28 years of civil engineering experience in the local and southeastern markets. Founded in 2023 with Co-Founder Reid Almand, P.E. (Georgia Southern, 2013), Highland Land Planning has over 40 years of combined experience in the civil engineering field.

Role Description

Highland Land Planning located in Peachtree City, GA is seeking an experienced CAD Designer for a full-time, in-person role. The successful candidate will work on CAD drafting and design tasks involving a wide variety of land development projects. The role will also involve interacting with surveyors and engineers to prepare construction documents, navigate regulatory requirements, and support project management duties.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in CAD drafting and design of civil engineering projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and terminology as applied to land development
• Experience with site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet project deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey design concepts with surveyors, engineers, and project managers
• A degree or certification in drafting, design technology, engineering, or a related field
• An understanding of local zoning and land use regulations is a plus
• A good work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role

Benefits
Highland Land Planning offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, plus 401K, life insurance, and other standard benefits. We offer eight paid holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Peachtree City, GA (Required)

Work Location: In person