Job Description
About Atlas Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project. Job Description Join a team dedicated to restoring the rugged landscapes of West Virginia and Pennsylvania by transforming hazardous Abandoned Mine Lands into safe, sustainable environments. You will play a vital role in high-stakes engineering solutions that eliminate public safety risks, restore local watersheds, and revitalize community land for future generations. As a Civil 3D expert, you will excel by turning complex survey data into precise, constructible grading plans, cross sections, and profiles that define the project’s footprint. Success in this role means delivering error free design packages that seamlessly balance earthwork volumes while navigating the unique topographical challenges of the Appalachian region. Core Responsibilities Advanced Surface Modeling & Grading: Build complex 3D surfaces in Civil 3D to design stable slopes for highwall abatement, refuse pile regrading, and landslide repairs. Earthwork Optimization: Perform precise cut-and-fill volume calculations to balance onsite materials, minimizing the need for costly "waste" or "borrow" hauls. Hydrologic & Hydraulic Design: Design drainage channels, culverts, and sediment ponds using Pipe Networks to manage acid mine drainage and storm runoff. Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control: Develop comprehensive E&S plans and narratives that meet specific WVDEP or PA DEP regulatory standards for reclamation permits. Site Integration: Convert raw topographic survey data and LIDAR into functional base maps, ensuring all site features such as mine portals or seeps, are accurately represented and addressed in the design. Plan Set Production: Independently manage the assembly of full construction document packages, including plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, and detail sheets. You’ll thrive here if you have An associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) with a strong foundation in civil/site design 3–10 years of civil CAD production experience supporting land development and site design projects The ability to read, interpret, and apply site plans, grading concepts, engineering markups, and redlines accurately Strong written and verbal communication skills and can collaborate effectively with engineers and project team membersStrong written and verbal communication skills Experience preparing detailed site grading and earthwork drawings, including layouts, slope transitions, profiles, and cross sections Experience developing and managing grading surfaces to produce accurate and constructible site designs with proper drainage Proficiency using Data Shortcuts and Xrefs, along with applying object and label styles to maintain company drafting standards Experience updating drawings based on redlines, markups, and evolving design changes while supporting permitting packages for local and state agencies The ability to coordinate on constructability challenges, provide general project support, and consistently follow Atlas health and safety policies and procedures What you can expect from us The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life: Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage. Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match. Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance. Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide appr