CIVIL DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Civil Designer translates engineering intent into construction-ready deliverables. In site and land development practice, this means owning the full drawing package: grading plans, drainage design, stormwater management, and utility layouts produced to federal, state, and local design standards that vary by jurisdiction and project type. The work demands both drafting precision and enough design judgment to flag constructability problems before they reach the field. Deadlines are real.

As the Civil Designer, you will produce accurate, permit-ready civil engineering drawings and design packages for site development projects spanning grading, drainage, utility, and roadway work, completing tasks within defined scope, budget, and schedule. You will work alongside project engineers and project managers in a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to land entitlement documents, construction plans, and agency permit submissions across a varied portfolio of project types.

Career Impact: Ownership of complete drawing packages, from site geometry through stormwater management, builds the technical depth that distinguishes a Civil Designer from a drafting technician in the land development market.

Business Impact: Permit approvals, construction schedules, and contractor RFI resolution all depend directly on the accuracy and completeness of the civil drawings this role produces.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to roadway, drainage, and site grading across concurrent projects accelerates the path toward senior designer or Engineer-in-Training candidacy, with EIT certification frequently encouraged.

• Develop grading, drainage, and utility design drawings from preliminary sketches, engineer redlines, and verbal direction to meet project specifications.
• Prepare permit packages and entitlement documents for review by municipal, county, and state agencies in compliance with applicable design standards.
• Perform quantity take-offs and earthwork computations, including volume calculations for trench excavation, backfill, and site grading balance.
• Coordinate drawing production with project engineers, other discipline designers, and project managers to maintain schedule and budget alignment.
• Review completed civil drawings for completeness, constructability, and conformance with company and client CAD standards.
• Apply hydraulic and drainage design principles to size storm sewer, culvert, and channel systems within the scope of assigned tasks.
• Revise designs and drawings in response to marked prints, engineer comments, and agency review feedback, maintaining organized project file records.
• Guide junior drafters or design technicians on task execution and adherence to project-specific CAD procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of civil design or drafting experience, with demonstrated proficiency in site grading, drainage, or land development projects.
• Competent use of CAD software for civil design, with the ability to produce and revise construction drawings independently.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local engineering design standards and the ability to apply them to plan development and permit submissions.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations including hydraulic analysis, earthwork volume, and quantity take-offs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, project managers, and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent task assignments within defined scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Proficiency in standard office productivity software for calculations, reporting, and project documentation.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active pursuit of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience preparing drainage analyses, hydraulic models, or stormwater management reports for land entitlement or permit submissions.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms for preparation of design exhibits and spatial analysis supporting site planning.
• Experience across multiple civil project types such as roadway design, K-12 or commercial site development, or utility corridor layout.

• Drawing package completion rate, measuring deliverables issued on schedule against project milestone dates.
• Revision cycle count per submittal, reflecting drawing accuracy and coordination quality before agency review.
• Quantity take-off variance, tracking how closely computed earthwork volumes align with final construction actuals.
• Agency review comment resolution time, measuring how quickly permit-stage drawing corrections are turned around.
• Budget adherence on assigned tasks, tracking hours logged against the allocated task budget across concurrent projects.
• Typical tools: Civil CAD platforms (commonly Civil 3D or MicroStation); quantity and stormwater software (commonly HydroCAD or HEC-RAS); document review platforms (commonly Bluebeam).

• Base Salary Range: $55,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience and project scope
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus typical; project-based incentives at some firms
• Equity: Rarely offered at this level; employee ownership plans at select engineering firms
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by firm size
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus standard holidays; accrual-based at most firms
• Common Perks: Professional development reimbursement, EIT exam support, mileage reimbursement for site visits

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion is required as a condition of employment. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should notify the recruiting team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Civil Designer delivers high-quality engineering documents and design solutions by developing concepts, reviewing designs for constructability, and enforcing drafting standards within the Civil Engineering Department. Reporting to project leadership, the Civil Designer works with Project Managers to align on scope, schedule, and budget, directly supporting accurate and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts by coordinating with client personnel.
• Take initiative in issue resolution by seeking direction from personnel and/or clients.
• Produce high-quality documents based on in-house drafting standards and clients' design plans.
• Complete tasks and projects accurately and on time based on project deadlines.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standards, workflows, templates, details, and best practices within the Civil Engineering Department.
• Collaborate and coordinate with team members in other engineering disciplines.
• Set up new projects with company standards and templates.
• Create custom content as required for project execution.
• Work with Project Managers and Leadership to understand scope, schedule, budget, and responsibilities.
• Review designs for completeness, constructability, and coordination.
• Monitor drawings to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist in creation and development of drafting procedures and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2 or more years of Civil Engineering design experience.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices, including site visits that may involve ladder, stair, or scaffolding climbing.
• Knowledge of HydroCAD, Bluebeam, and Infraworks is a plus.
• Preferred experience in K-12 Education, Multi-family Housing, or Site Development projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for civil design work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Embedded within a collaborative engineering team, the Civil Designer supports project delivery by performing design computations, drafting details under direction, and coordinating drafting of project elements across disciplines. Working closely with senior engineers and project staff, the Civil Designer contributes to on-schedule, within-budget execution by applying CADD procedures and using computer programs for engineering analysis.

Core Functions

• Collect and assimilate project data.
• Perform basic analysis and design calculations of project elements, including backchecking work.
• Draw design details under the direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Assist the team by cooperatively performing miscellaneous work.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files following project standards.
• Follow project-specific CADD procedures on a regular basis.
• Perform tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
• Coordinate drafting of project elements.
• Use computer programs and spreadsheets for engineering analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Related working experience required.
• Cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Competent use of applicable CADD software and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of discipline-appropriate software, with proficiency in one or two programs specific to this role.
• Basic writing skills, including emails and project memos.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment across a variety of tasks.

Reporting to senior engineering staff, the Civil Designer shapes technical design solutions for local and national water clients, with a focus on water transmission and distribution within a multidisciplinary project environment. Partnering with the local water team and the Digital Delivery team, the Civil Designer enables improved design documentation processes and guides junior design technicians to support consistent delivery quality.

Primary Duties

• Provide technical design solutions for local and national water clients.
• Work closely with the local water team to deliver multidisciplinary projects, with a particular focus on water transmission and distribution.
• Engage and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines as required.
• Continually improve design documentation and delivery processes through interaction with the Digital Delivery team.
• Oversee and guide junior design technicians.

Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering Drafting or equivalent.
• 5 to 15 years of relevant experience in design documentation, ideally in water, civil, or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Experience in a consulting, design, or operational environment working for a water utility or heavy industrial operators.
• Superior modelling and drawing skills using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proactive, professional, collaborative, and personable approach.

Sitting at the intersection of civil design and process engineering, the Civil Designer leads cost-effective production of engineering designs with emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, transforming preliminary concepts into working drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and REVIT. Operating across permitting, construction inspection, and coordination activities, the Civil Designer enables project teams to meet schedule, budget, and quality control standards.

Duties

• Contribute to cost-effective and timely production of engineering designs, with emphasis on water and wastewater treatment process engineering.
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and REVIT.
• Coordinate the preparation of drawings required for approvals and develop construction cost estimates and quantity take-offs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved.
• Provide construction inspection on selected projects.

Requirements

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a designer role.
• Knowledge of system and process hydraulics and waste/wastewater treatment processes.
• Provincial and federal regulatory and approvals experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD and ideally Revit and BIM modelling software.
• Ability to develop and read drawings, including process schematics, site plans, and general arrangement drawings.

A key member of the transportation engineering team, the Civil Designer builds roadway and drainage design solutions by conducting site investigations, performing design computations, and developing roadway plan drawings using Civil 3D. Collaborating across project disciplines and applying City, County, State, Federal, and International Engineering Design Standards, the Civil Designer supports the delivery of accurate, code-compliant construction documents.

Functions

• Conduct project site visits and field investigations.
• Perform design computations and prepare quantity calculations, including checking work.
• Assist in roadway plan development using computer-aided drafting and design programs.
• Adhere to company standards for quality control.
• Research and apply City, County, State, Federal, and International Engineering Design Standards.
• Revise and create designs and drawings from redlined drawings, verbal and written instructions, marked prints, sketches, and other sources.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with emphasis in transportation engineering preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in roadway and drainage design.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• A personal commitment to excellence.

Accurate civil engineering drawings in land development projects depend on the Civil Designer I, who transforms initial sketches into working documents using CAD tools, templates, and Civil 3D, while assisting senior staff on moderately complex project issues. Based within a collaborative project team, the Civil Designer I supports design quality by reviewing completed drawings and working closely with more senior staff to refine skills and expand design contributions.

Accountabilities

• Transform initial sketches and rough product designs into working documents using CAD.
• Utilize design tools, networks, tool palettes, and templates in Civil 3D to complete design work.
• Develop and review completed civil engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Assist senior staff or management with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues.
• Work closely with the project manager to determine if scope or budgets need to be revised.
• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in design work.

Technical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with an Associate's Degree preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of drafting and engineering technician experience in the land development industry.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Experience working with TINs, 3D surfaces, grading, drainage, water, sewer, and roadway plans.
• Experience with civil engineering design software such as Civil 3D and Bentley Systems.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and communicate effectively in a team environment.

As the Civil Designer, this role shapes integrated 3D models and construction drawing packages for heavy civil infrastructure projects, including levees, floodwalls, dams, drainage systems, and roadways, using Civil 3D and related CAD platforms. The multi-disciplinary engineering team relies on this work to deliver fully coordinated design models, quantity take-offs, and construction submittals that meet United States National CAD Standard requirements and client expectations.

Activities

• Develop engineering drawings and models from general instructions, preliminary sketches, diagrams, or schematics.
• Coordinate with other discipline personnel and prepare and assemble project deliverables and submittals.
• Create diagrams, elevations, section-cuts, cross-sections, and schedules in AutoCAD from engineer-provided redlines.
• Manage models and CAD files in BIM360 and ProjectWise environments.
• Interpret client CAD standards and prepare templates, borders, and guidance for junior designers.
• Produce high-quality drawings on schedule and within budget, and maintain site record drawings.

Position Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience supporting heavy civil infrastructure projects, including USACE experience preferred.
• Experience in 3D design, contouring, point clouds, and GPS survey manipulation.
• Familiarity with USACE CAD standards.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical drawings and quantity take-offs, including site development, roadway, and utility layout.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Autodesk Revit.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Experience working collaboratively within BIM360, ProjectWise, and SharePoint.

Civil Designer II delivers complete production packages and coordinated design documentation across land development projects by creating concepts, models, layouts, and specifications in accordance with standard engineering principles. Success in the position means resolving incomplete or conflicting design inputs, performing design calculations, and leading drafters to maintain quality and schedule on complex project work.

Operational Focus

• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and comply with company standards and quality system procedures.
• Create and document concepts, sketches, models, layouts, submittals, instructions, and complete production packages.
• Identify and resolve incomplete or conflicting design inputs.
• Perform design calculations, prepare material and equipment specifications, and provide preliminary sketches and notes for drawings.
• Coordinate the design work for a project and act in a lead role over some drafters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED, with Associate's Degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of drafting and engineering technician experience in the land development industry.
• Must be proficient with Civil 3D design software and other computer applications such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills in working effectively with government officials, clients, and staff members.
• Self-reliant, detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and quality control.

The Civil Designer produces drawings for Water Resources projects spanning water, wastewater, and stormwater, with overlap into Transportation, while preparing GIS exhibits, performing quantity computations, and ensuring designs conform to Federal, State, and Local regulations. Reporting to project leadership, the Civil Designer works within a multidisciplinary team and proactively communicates project status to keep assignments on budget and schedule.

Key Deliverables

• Produce drawings for Water Resources projects including water, wastewater, and stormwater, with some overlap with Transportation projects.
• Prepare GIS exhibits for design and planning studies.
• Perform quantity computations and checks.
• Read, interpret, and apply basic engineering standards to schematic and construction plans and layout.
• Understand and work with surveying data provided by the survey department.
• Ensure project designs conform to the latest design specifications and Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
• Complete tasks within allocated budget and schedule and proactively communicate status of assignments.

Professional Experience

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 2 or more years of relevant CAD experience.
• Knowledge of current state and county standards and specifications procedures.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ArcGIS, including geometric functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

Embedded within a nationally recognized engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater facility design, the Civil Designer develops scaled civil site plans, Digital Terrain Models, and plan and profile drawings using Civil 3D with a focus on piping applications. Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, the Civil Designer advances coordinated modeling and drawing production while providing CAD technical support for junior drafting staff.

Areas of Ownership

• Understand survey files and generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM).
• Develop scaled civil site plans covering grading, paving, and drainage from various media including hand sketches, PDFs, and CAD drawings.
• Establish alignments to generate plan and profile drawings of piping for site and linear infrastructure projects.
• Calculate earthwork quantities and generate reports with an understanding of slope grades.
• Produce engineering documents with minimal direction and supervision.
• Coordinate modeling and drawing production activities between all disciplines at the project level.
• Provide quality checking of drafted products for conformance with modeling, drawing, and CAD/BIM production standards.
• Provide basic CAD technical support for junior drafting staff.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, with Associate's Degree in a related technical field preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in wastewater engineering design, including detail design of water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Field experience in surveying or inspection preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry pipe standards such as AWWA and ANSI B16, and construction methods for piping installation.
• Working knowledge of survey practices, including georeferencing and grid/ground coordinate systems.
• Proficient in Civil 3D with a focus on piping applications.
• Proficient in Navisworks and BIM 360.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize various information into a cohesive workflow.

Reporting to senior engineering staff, the Civil Designer develops detailed road and civil infrastructure models by applying advanced knowledge of design, modelling, and drafting principles, with direct experience in geometric design using AutoCAD and 12D or OpenRoads software. Partnering with project managers and attending client meetings, the Civil Designer advances the quality and efficiency of major highway projects while contributing technical input to road design reports and feasibility studies.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed models based on engineering designs using advanced knowledge of relevant design, modelling, and drafting principles.
• Coordinate modelling, design, and drafting work as assigned by senior staff.
• Follow and apply corporate documentation standards and procedures on relevant projects.
• Provide technical input into road design reports and feasibility studies, including assisting senior staff with technical tasks.
• Assist project managers through attendance at client meetings and presentations.

Background & Experience

• 5 or more years of experience in concept and detailed design and CAD drafting of major road and civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in geometric design or drafting of roads and highway projects, including direct experience using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and understanding of Main Roads, PTA, and Austroads standards and accepted practices.
• Experience with 12D, MX, or OpenRoads design software, with willingness to tackle BIM projects in the linear space.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and provide input to improve workflows and design efficiency.

Sitting at the intersection of site civil engineering and land development permitting, the Civil Designer refines construction plans, drainage analyses, and hydraulic models while supporting entitlement and permitting documentation for reviewing agencies. Operating across design, drafting, and contractor coordination activities, the Civil Designer enables accurate project closeout by responding to RFIs and maintaining quality control documentation throughout construction.

Job Functions

• Work within a team to develop site civil engineering plans and specifications for land development projects.
• Assist in the preparation of land entitlement and permitting documents, including drainage analyses, hydraulic models, storm sewer design, and permit packages for reviewing agencies.
• Draft construction plans, details, and quality control documentation.
• Communicate with site contractors during construction to respond to RFIs and drive project closeout.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Permitting experience and strong civil engineering background required.
• 0 to 3 years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with WaterCAD and GIS Systems.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking ability.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

A key member of the Aviation and Transportation project team, the Civil Designer develops accurate construction plans, color renderings, and reports for aviation-related projects by applying technical expertise in civil site design, grading, erosion, and sedimentation control. Collaborating across cross-functional internal departments and client staff, the Civil Designer supports schedule management and QA activities that ensure quality and accuracy across aviation project deliverables.

What You'll Do

• Apply technical expertise in civil site design, grading, erosion, and sedimentation control practices.
• Use multiple software platforms to produce accurate construction plans, color renderings, and reports for aviation projects.
• Conform to appropriate CAD standards and best practices.
• Perform quantity take-offs and minor mathematical calculations.
• Check final drawings to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
• Identify and recommend process improvements on existing projects.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in civil engineering, with 5 or more years of AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience.
• Previous experience in the Aviation or Airport industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to graphically present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, offering constructive feedback to support goals.

Efficient delivery of engineering reports, permit applications, and construction plans in traffic and municipal projects depends on the Civil Designer, who develops roadway plan and profile drawings, performs hydraulic and traffic computations, and directs Civil Design Technicians under the guidance of Senior Project Engineers or Project Managers. Based within a multidisciplinary consulting environment, the Civil Designer advances project outcomes by consistently producing high-quality construction documents across transportation and site engineering assignments.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform basic engineering calculations including hydraulic, traffic projection, piling, rebar, and earthwork balancing computations.
• Perform pipe sizing, loading, channel and culvert hydraulic, and pavement design calculations.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis and traffic signal design.
• Develop roadway plan and profile drawings, geometric pavement design, and site circulation layouts.
• Perform site grading and earthwork computations.
• Direct and train Civil Design Technicians to assist in completing reports, exhibits, plans, specifications, and permit applications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or be actively pursuing a passing score.
• Knowledge of design techniques and tools.
• Understanding of principles for producing precision technical plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to consistently produce high-quality construction documents.
• Ability to interpret state and local design criteria and apply them to specific project needs, including physical requirements such as lifting to 25 pounds and occasional site exposure.

As the Civil Designer, this role oversees the accurate development and ongoing maintenance of facility drawings for Plants, Stations, and above-ground appurtenances across gas and oil industry projects, from conception through the as-built state. The Engineering and Construction team relies on this work to ensure regulatory compliance and support Operations, Maintenance, Tactical, and capital project delivery through precise 3D modelling and multi-disciplinary coordination.

Scope of Work

• Create and coordinate 3D models with reference files across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Create and maintain site plans, foundation location plans, concrete details, rebar schedules, workspace drawings, soil erosion and sediment control plans, steel location plans, stakeout plans, and other required drawings.
• Provide technical support, designs, and drawings for complex engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain facility drawings for Plants, Stations, and above-ground appurtenances in support of Operations and Maintenance, Tactical, and Engineering and Construction projects, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient design and delivery of drawings from conception to as-built state, with continued maintenance and updates.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of drafting experience, including 6 or more years focused on independent design assignments in the gas and oil industry.
• Broad knowledge of industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, ANSI, DOT, ISA, NEC, AISC, ASCE, NFPA, AWS, NACE, and IBC.
• Concrete and steel design background required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and experienced in working with survey data points and 3D modeling.
• Ability to communicate effectively through email and electronic meeting platforms.
• Willingness to learn company standards and processes.

Civil Designer produces site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for electrical substations, solar facilities, and transmission line projects, covering grading, drainage, and utility design from concept through construction. The work directly supports the delivery of compliant, constructible infrastructure by preparing and reviewing permitting packages, performing hydrology and hydraulics analysis, and writing technical design reports.

Work Activities

• Work within a team to develop site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for electrical substations, solar facilities, transmission line right-of-way access, and utility-related land development projects.
• Perform civil engineering for substation expansions and replacements, including siting, grading, drainage, utility design, interior circulation, and exterior access design.
• Develop transmission line access road plans, profiles, cross sections, and stormwater management solutions for construction and long-term operations.
• Prepare and review design criteria, drawings, specifications, permitting, and construction documents.
• Evaluate hydrology and hydraulics for site drainage improvements and perform site grading and earthwork analysis.
• Write technical and design reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training Certification preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of professional site/civil engineering or electrical utility experience.
• Expertise in site planning, utility coordination, grading and drainage design, permitting, specifications, and construction administration for substation projects.
• Experience with GIS Systems, PLS-CADD, and MicroStation is a plus.
• Familiarity with local and state land entitlement processes preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD/StormCAD.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking ability.

The Civil Designer creates detailed civil engineering designs for wastewater collection, water distribution, and treatment plant projects, coordinating survey services, developing surface models, and managing multiple concurrent assignments within a water-focused design center. Working with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, the Civil Designer directly enables accurate, standards-compliant project delivery while mentoring junior team members to take on increasingly complex design work.

Performance Expectations

• Develop detailed plans and specifications and coordinate survey services.
• Process field data and develop surface models, cross sections, and plan and profile drawings with station numbering.
• Organize drawing structures, files, layering standards, line types, line widths, and plot styles.
• Calculate volume quantities and generate coordinates, boundary information, and survey information.
• Produce record drawings and ensure quality program compliance in adherence to standardization requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining accurate project accounting and work product quality.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to undertake increasingly complex assignments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in CAD or similar 2-year degree.
• 8 or more years of computer-aided drafting and design experience with an engineering design team.
• Previous experience in responsible charge of designs for wastewater collection, water distribution, and treatment plant projects.
• Strong knowledge base of engineering principles including site development, treatment, collection, and distribution.
• Stormwater design experience, including HEC-RAS/HMS, and flood study analysis with FEMA database experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, BIM360, and MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, teaching, and coaching skills to develop new team members effectively.

Embedded within a diverse project team spanning multiple civil engineering disciplines, the Civil Designer executes site plans, grading plans, storm drainage systems, and roadway traffic control designs by applying prescribed methods and standard civil engineering techniques. Working closely with engineers and project staff across disciplines, the Civil Designer coordinates drawing production and change execution to support timely, code-compliant delivery across a broad portfolio of project types and clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and perform technical design for civil engineering projects requiring site plans, grading plans, access roads, storm drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and roadway traffic control.
• Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments.
• Execute civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence, component sizing, and sketch refinement.
• Execute changes to designs, sketches, and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Incorporate appropriate design codes and specifications meeting accepted civil engineering practices.
• Calculate and report volume calculations for trench excavation, backfill, and overall site grading.
• Revise project drawings, plot files, and project-related information storage in accordance with client standards.

Technical Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of progressive design experience.
• Novice to competent knowledge in civil engineering design, calculations, and theory, including basic understanding of other related disciplines.
• Experience with developing balanced earthwork for projects is a plus.
• MicroStation and OpenRoads experience is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Open Roads, along with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment.

Reporting to the civil engineering group, the Civil Designer/Drafter coordinates the creation of detailed drawings, layouts, and designs for industrial structures and foundations using CAD software, ensuring compliance with design standards and applicable codes. Partnering with engineers, surveyors, and construction teams, the Civil Designer/Drafter guides project accuracy from data collection through final design review, executing complex drafting assignments with a thorough understanding of coordinate systems and cartographic layout.

Key Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create detailed drawings that include dimensions, procedures, and required materials.
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for industrial structures and foundations from sketches or notes.
• Coordinate the collection of data and incorporate it into drawings, maps, and schematics while consulting with engineers, surveyors, and other workers.
• Perform complex drafting and design assignments with little to no supervision, reviewing drawings for accuracy and completeness and maintaining all revisions.
• Create drawings and models from verbal and written specifications obtained from engineers, and examine drawings to comply with cited specifications.
• Ensure project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Develop plans and estimate costs for constructing systems and operating facilities.
• Coordinate with other professionals to understand design concepts, establish requirements, and revise designs to eliminate deficiencies.

Position Requirements

• Associate's degree or technical institute graduation with major coursework in drafting, design, or a related field.
• 4 years of professional experience in Civil Design and Drafting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and Access, and in AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, and Navisworks Freedom.
• Familiarity with Plant 3D and Cadworx 3D is a plus.
• Strong mathematical skills for calculations involving angles, weights, and costs in technical drawings.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, including technical writing.
• Interpersonal skills required for close collaboration with engineers, surveyors, and construction teams.

Sitting at the intersection of aviation infrastructure and federal facility planning, the Civil Designer coordinates master plans for aircraft maintenance hangars, airfield pavement, and fuel storage systems, using 3D software to model surfaces and pipe networks across regional and international airport clients. Operating across military facility design, utility routing, and stormwater management activities, the Civil Designer supports accurate, multi-discipline construction document delivery while maintaining strong client communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Functions

• Develop master plans for aviation and federal government facilities including aircraft maintenance hangars, munitions storage, training facilities, and administration buildings.
• Design site infrastructure including road geometry, parking layout, utility layout, grading, drainage, and stormwater management facilities.
• Design airfield infrastructure for regional and international airport clients including runways, taxiways, parking aprons, and alert shelters, covering pavement design, geometric layout, grading, and drainage.
• Design fuel storage and piping facilities at airports and military facilities.
• Use 3D software to model surfaces and pipe networks, manipulate corridors, and manage styles and template development.
• Coordinate drafting activities with other designers, drafters, and disciplines, and communicate with internal and external clients.
• Prepare detailed drawings for civil engineering projects including site geometry, grading, earthwork, utility routing, and stormwater management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree with 3 years, or 4 years of progressive design experience.
• Moderate to high knowledge of CAD standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one 3D design software package, Civil 3D preferred and MicroStation beneficial.
• Coursework or experience in civil and infrastructure system design and data analytics preferred, along with previous internship or consulting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Must distinguish colors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, concerned with the success and well-being of those around them.