CIVIL DESIGNER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Civil Designer has advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a strong background in structural steel and foundation design. This role demands experience in maintaining up-to-date drawings, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring compliance with various standards including MMCD, TAC, and BC MOTI. The designer also possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a large team environment.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Civil Designer Resume
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Hydrology And Hydraulic Modeling
  • Land Development Planning
  • Road Design
  • Stormwater Management
  • Surveying
  • Structural Analysis
  • Environmental Regulations Compliance
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Creativity
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Client Relations

Summary of Civil Designer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Civil Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Broad knowledge and experience in Civil Engineering and Site Development
  • Above average skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Knowledge of corridors, surfaces, and pipes in Civil 3D
  • Working experience with road design
  • Understanding of Microstation V8i
  • Subdivision and private development design experience 
  • Excellent in learning and retaining new skills and building upon what has been learned.
  • Excellent in working and communicating with other disciplines and coordinating design concepts.
  • Demonstrate ability to understand the general concepts of water, sewer, storm drain, and grading design.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate with the civil team members and other disciplines for team meetings.
  • Demonstrate ability to design general grading concepts and take the initiative to coordinate and implement ideas.

2. BS in Environmental Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Proven Civil Design working experience
  • Prior exposure to Land Development sectors
  • Proven experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans
  • Proven experience in designing stormwater facilities, site grading and permitting for land disturbance
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment
  • Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals

3. BS in Urban Planning with 3 years of Experience

  • A Geomatics, Survey, or Engineering degree with experience in the construction industry
  • Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation Inroads, or Trimble Business Center
  • An avid user of Excel and ideally experienced in P6 Scheduling, Primavera and BlueBeam
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

4. BS in Construction Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD and Excel spreadsheets or proficiency with other relevant design software programs
  • Experience working with Inroads or Civil 3D
  • Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, common sense, creativity and innovation.
  • Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
  • Working experience in structural or transportation engineering fields.
  • Field construction experience related to bridges, roads, land development, or other heavy civil engineering projects
  • Experience working in land planning and site development-related civil engineering design and detailing experience using Civil 3D.
  • Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D techniques and principles
  • Knowledge of Microstation, Geopak, Land Desktop, or other CADD software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

5. BS in Landscape Architecture with 1 year of Experience

  • Proven design working experience
  • Have EIT and plan to obtain a Registered CT Professional Engineer
  • Experience designing roadway projects and developing plans following CTDOT standards
  • Working experience in preparing plan set for CTDOT
  • Working experience with MicroStation and InRoads
  • Working knowledge of ORD as well as Autocad/Civil3D experience
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
  • The ability to  develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
  • The ability to work to build and enhance relationships with key clients

6. BS in Structural Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of TMR design requirements for arterial and rural roads in Central and Western Queensland.
  • Experience in Local Government operations in Queensland or a developing level of practical management skills
  • An emphasis on the areas of Local Government, services Engineering such as roadworks, water supply and wastewater options
  • Demonstrated relevant experience in a similar role or a role requiring a similar skill set.
  • High level of proficiency in the preparation of civil engineering design plans
  • Highly skilled in integrated transport design using computer-aided design methods with advanced skills in 12D model software.
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately measure quantities for the preparation of cost estimates 
  • The ability to interpret client needs through written documentation (design briefs) and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to read survey plans and interpret survey field data.

7. BS in Geomatics with 4 years of Experience

  • Proficiency in the use of Civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
  • Experience with structural steel and foundation design and drawings
  • Plot and maintain current hardcopy drawings. 
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. 
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
  • Registration in good standing as a P.Eng. in BC, or Alberta.
  • Strong understanding of MMCD, TAC, BC MOTI, and Municipal Subdivision Control by-laws.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail
  • The ability to work well in a large team environment
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Scheduler), and Bluebeam (or Adobe Acrobat).
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Civil Design Engineer Skills, Experience, and Job Requirements