1,550 Civil Designer jobs in the United States

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We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types.

As a Senior Technician, you will independently perform non-routine drafting and design assignments by applying diversified knowledge of engineering and design principles and practices. You may coordinate efforts of less experienced technicians and collaborate with technical staff to find the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs intermediate- to advanced-level design while working under minimal direction and supervision
• Selects and recommends design approaches and prepares preliminary designs for engineering staff
• Performs a variety of advanced drafting and design duties such as running calculations, updating drawings, determining material needs, and reviewing project specifications
• May provide training or act as a mentor for less experienced technicians
• May attend client meetings
• May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction

This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in the area. Applicants should have the ability to travel for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate degree in drafting or a related field
• Minimum of six (6) years of CAD software experience (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an , you can learn more about -specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, , veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of , , , , sex, , , , , , military status, or other protected status.

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Timmons Group is looking for a talented Civil Designer or Senior Civil Designer  to join our dynamic Land Development Group in Charleston, SC . The qualified individual will perform civil site design tasks for a variety of land development projects.  The complexity and fast paced nature of our client’s needs creates a dynamic environment for our team members and fosters a culture of teamwork, diverse training opportunities, and builds a sense of ownership in the successful outcome of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs. 
• Lead and execute civil site design tasks across diverse land development projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure technical accuracy.
• Make impactful design decisions that align with client goals and project timelines.
• Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, or financial challenges.
• Support construction oversight and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Skills/Requirements  of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• An ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil design experience.
• Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D  required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop financial project management skills through assigned project work and assigned project management assignments.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, professional mindset with a focus on client success.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit 

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Timmons Group isalways accepting applications from experienced Civil Designer/Senior Civil Designer candidates to join our team forfuture opportunities .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Actively assists the Project Manager, or acts as Project Manager, and assigns tasks and schedules to Project Engineers and project team members, answers questions and monitors progress.
• Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
• Makes major design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
• Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
• Assists the client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
• Responds to contractor questions and issues, and prepares and issues project addendum as needed.
• Recommends and prepares change orders.
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
• Independently communicates on technical matters with the client.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will have at least five years of civil design experience
• Intermediate to advanced ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation software and other engineering automation tools (Revit, BIM 360)
• Must be capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills, and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities
• Is expected to develop financial project management skills through assigned project work and assigned project management assignments
• Must exhibit maturity, professionalism and a willingness to solve internal and external client problems
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ARM is looking for a self-driven, energetic, experienced Civil AutoCAD Designer who embodies an ownership mentality. As an AutoCAD Designer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to meet the high standards of service we provide to our client's. This role will support a wide range of projects related to solid waste, environmental services, oil and gas, water resources, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control planning, wastewater, and geotechnical services.

Location: This position can be filled in any ARM Group location

Responsibilities

• Efficiently generate grading plans, profiles, sections, and details
• Prepare earthwork cut/fill analysis and provide reporting to other team members for use in preparing project designs
• Prepare maps, diagrams, figures for inclusion in client documents, presentations, meetings, and technical reports
• Prepare technical plan layouts and construction drawings
• Support professional and technical staff in preparing project deliverables

• Minimum of 5 years of AutoCAD drafting and grading plan experience.
• Candidate must have proven drafting presentation skills, must be proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Must have computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Should be accustomed to completing work with limited supervision, on budget, within expected timeframes, and be comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary team environment or independently.
• Secondary degree in CAD/Survey Technology or Engineering preferred.
• A self-starter possessing strong communication, planning and organizational skills, and be adaptable
• Desire to work on multiple projects in parallel rather than a single large project for months

Job Title: Civil Designer

Job Description

The candidate will be supporting civil site design, traffic studies, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of civil site plans.

• Conduct traffic studies to support infrastructure projects.

• Utilize Civil 3D and AutoCAD for project design and execution.

• Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

• Experience with site development and civil design.

• Knowledge of Trimble GPS technology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or Related degree

• Experience with Civil 3D is essential.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $6000.00 - $7000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental, vision benefits- Paid time off- Holiday pay- 401(k)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fond Du Lac,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Design Tree Engineering is pursing the addition of a Civil Designer w/ 5+ years' experience and a to join our growing and dynamic Civil Engineering Team in our Alexandria, Sauk Rapids or Minneapolis office. Ideal candidates are driven and looking to grow with the organization.

See Attached Job Description for additional information, responsibilities, qualifications and experience.

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed civil engineering drawings.
• Prepare site design plans, including geometric layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and construction details.
• Research and apply relevant land development codes, drainage manuals, and entitlement processes.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other materials to determine the best approach for design completion.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and project managers, to develop design plans and specifications.
• Assist in coordinating design efforts across various project disciplines.
• Identify potential design conflicts and provide solutions to engineers.
• When applicable, provide guidance and support to junior CAD technicians or team members to assist with their skill development.

• Perform quality control reviews of construction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Complete redline markups in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Generate quantity tables, pay items, and design spreadsheets.
• Assist in compiling construction plans and submittals for project delivery.

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or coursework in civil engineering design is a plus.
• 5 years of CAD drafting experience in a professional setting, or equivalent education and training that provides the necessary skills for the role.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and its functionality.
• Experience with additional software such as GIS, AutoTurn, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for advancing communities through innovative design solutions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University