11,818 Civil Design jobs in the United States

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

Step into Your New Role

Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is seeking talented Civil Engineers/Designers to work on challenging and exciting site-civil design land development projects (both public and private) in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Reporting to the Hunt Valley, Maryland office, successful candidates will perform engineering tasks in the site-civil engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards, and processes.

This is the home office of Century Engineering with opportunities to work with existing team members; while being able to grow and expand your individual responsibilities, as the office grows. The office is focused on providing services in the central Maryland region, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard, Harford, Carroll, and Frederick Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Design all aspects of engineering projects to include layout, grading, earthwork, storm drain, septic, sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, and erosion/sediment control
• Perform field investigations to determine existing conditions
• Prepare agency design submission packages for agency reviews and approvals
• Participate with permitting at the local, state, and Federal level and the completion of as-constructed/as-built drawings
• Interpret and apply all applicable federal, state and/or local codes
• Draft technical specifications
• Occasionally travel to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings

Qualifications:

• BSCE from an ABET accredited engineering program
• A minimum of 4-8 years of relevant design experience in the site-civil engineering field
• EIT Certification or ability to obtain an EIT Certification within the next 6 months
• AutoCAD skills required Civil 3D experience desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices
• Local residency or ability to relocate at your own expense

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Equal Pay Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $75,000-$101,716.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Civil Design Engineer

We are a growing, multidisciplinary firm offering civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and program management with offices across the Southeast. Known for our innovative design, efficient engineering, and professional service, We are a trusted partner of community leaders and developers driving sustainable growth throughout the United States. We are seeking 3 to 5 year experienced civil engineers to join our Charlotte/Huntersville office. From working with clients and across company departments to site visits to producing plans, you’ll be involved in many aspects of the land development process.

Responsibilities:

• Site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management design
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with teammates locally and at other office locations
• Permit coordination and municipal outreach
• Preparation of site construction documentation, including demolition plans, layout plans, erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management, utilities, site details, transportation improvements, and project cost estimates/analysis
• Due diligence and site analysis
• Preparation of engineering or technical computations and preparation of design solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, EIT license preferred but not required
• 3 to 5 years' of experience as a design engineering working on production
• Project experience within either residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial
• Knowledge of local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations
• Team-oriented, with excellent communication skills
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with up to 4% company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays and UNLIMITED Paid Time Off
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous parental leave policies

Position Summary

This is a full-time in-office role for a Design Civil Engineer. As a Design Civil Engineer at CDR, you will be responsible for civil engineering design, planning, and other related tasks. You will work closely with the project team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

About Us – Commercial Development Resources (CDR)

CDR is a civil engineering firm focused on land development located in Costa Mesa, California. Outside the building, CDR delivers all land development services including:

• Civil engineering
• Dry utilities
• Landscape architecture
• Planning and permitting

Our greatest asset is our strong relationships with top tier corporate clients, architects, developers, and consultants. Since 2007, CDR has built a reputation on delivering results with integrity and solutions that provide maximum ROI.

Our core values—collaboration, a sense of urgency, integrity and accountability, persistence, and an entrepreneurial spirit—guide how we work and how we support one another. We foster a culture in which every team member contributes to our shared success. With a growing base of loyal clients, CDR is recognized as a leading development partner in Southern California with projects expanding across the U.S. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team culture committed to excellence.

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Responsibilities:

• Positive attitude and strong willingness to continually learn and grow
• Committed to teamwork and project deadlines
• Research, interpret and apply city standards, codes and zoning requirements as it applies to sites
• Prepare grading, storm drain, utility, sewer, as-built, and street improvement plans under direction of Project Manager
• Communicate with agencies and plan checkers
• Prepare comment response letters
• Adherence to CDR standard and core values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2+ years in Land Development
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and codes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Proficiency in AutoCad
• EIT and Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a new office with an established, respected firm.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• $3,000 relocation stipend offered if applicable.
• Support from a collaborative leadership team committed to your success.
• Unique company culture dedicated to work/life balance and flexibility - we believe in a "work hard, play hard" attitude!

Commercial Development Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer

Location: Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Civil Engineering / Land Development

Reports To: Principal Engineer

About Us

Apex Engineering is a well-established, women-owned civil engineering – survey firm delivering comprehensive infrastructure and land development solutions to both public and private sector clients. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community impact, we specialize in transforming communities through technically sound and collaborative engineering solutions. Our team is passionate about excellence in design, responsive client service, and meaningful project outcomes.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a talented, organized, and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our Tacoma, WA office. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of civil engineering experience , a solid background in civil site design , and strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D . A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required (or the ability to obtain one within 24 months). Project design experience and expertise in Western Washington stormwater design are strong assets.

In this role, you will provide civil engineering expertise from concept through construction—preparing and reviewing design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while serving as a technical lead on a variety of infrastructure and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Develop and review civil site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway designs.
• Conduct hydraulic and water resource analysis and planning.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and local/state/federal regulatory agencies.
• Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D and Bluebeam to produce and manage high-quality design documentation.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and construction reviews to ensure project quality and adherence to timelines.
• Submit project documentation for permitting and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in civil design.
• Washington State PE license or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, WWHM, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with stormwater design and Western Washington regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with local jurisdiction’s design standards, methods, and specifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in civil site design.
• Experience in project management, from design through construction.
• Background in transportation and roadway design.
• Familiarity with local permitting processes and jurisdictional requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (80% for dependents)
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
• Support for professional development, licensing, and continuing education
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on innovation, integrity, and impact

If you're looking to grow your career with a dynamic, community-focused engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you!