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Civil Design Engineer jobs are open across infrastructure, transportation, land development, and utilities, at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in roadway design, stormwater management, and site civil engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, 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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, 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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil design engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent civil design software
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Experience with grading, drainage, and site layout design
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting and plan review processes
- Ability to prepare and check construction documents and technical reports
Tips for Your Civil Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project types
Civil design roles vary sharply between roadway, site development, and utility work. List your AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation project experience by type, not just by job title, so hiring managers can immediately see the work that matches their pipeline.
Highlight licensure status and progress
Many postings distinguish between EIT candidates and licensed PEs. If you've passed the FE exam, say so explicitly and include the state. If you're working toward PE licensure, name the expected timeline so reviewers don't guess.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the QA and deliverable language
Job postings that mention QA review, construction document sets, or agency permitting signal a production-heavy role. Those that emphasize modeling, feasibility, or concept design lean analytical. Match your cover letter language to the deliverables they actually care about.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Most civil design interviews include a design scenario or redline exercise. Practice explaining your grading, drainage, or alignment decisions out loud, including the tradeoffs you made, so your reasoning is clear to reviewers who weren't on your projects.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask which software package the team uses, how project leads are assigned, and whether the role involves client contact or stays internal. These details shape day-to-day satisfaction and are easier to clarify before you accept than after you start.
Civil Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil design engineers?
Olsson, Thomas & Hutton, and Bohler are hiring the most civil design engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Nebraska, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure spending and land development activity in those states are driving most of the current demand.
How many civil design engineer jobs are remote?
About 65% of civil design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because the role requires frequent coordination with surveyors, project managers, and reviewing agencies. Sub-specialties with more modeling and document production work, such as preliminary design and feasibility studies, tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a civil design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT credential. Gain experience in design production, drafting, and plan review under a licensed PE, then sit for the PE exam once you meet your state's experience requirements. Specializing in a delivery area, such as transportation or land development, makes you more competitive for senior roles.
How can you get hired as a civil design engineer with little experience?
Firms hiring junior civil design engineers look for AutoCAD Civil 3D coursework, senior capstone projects involving site or roadway design, and internship experience with any CAD deliverable. If your experience is thin, volunteer to assist on a pro bono infrastructure project through a local engineering society, and lead your resume with the design tools and software you've used rather than just the job titles you've held.
What does the civil design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your software experience and project background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past design or solve a short scenario involving grading or drainage. Some firms include a take-home redline or CAD exercise. Final rounds typically involve meeting the project team and may include a discussion of how you handle plan review comments and coordination with subconsultants.
Where can I find and apply to civil design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to civil design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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