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Requisition ID: 182947
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
District Overview
2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
Responsibilities
- Primarily in-office work
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop preliminary and final design plans for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
- Participate in design reviews to evaluate concepts and recommend improvements
- Utilize civil engineering design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil3D
- Prepare progress reports and produce documents using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing technical memos and presenting technical topics
- Manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
- Ensure compliance with DOT and company CAD standards
- Assist the Production CAD Manager in implementing project standards and preparing presentations
- Lead small teams of designers on assigned tasks and projects
- Support the development of software training materials and workflows
- Participate and assist with the development of team software training materials
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in computer-aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, surveying, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in CAD design and plan production for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D & 3D)
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and Revit preferred
- Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and materials
- Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings and identify discrepancies with attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking and planning skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Leadership experience strongly valued, but not a requirement
- Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.
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- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $92,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/03/2026 - 12/31/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182947
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
District Overview
2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
Responsibilities
- Primarily in-office work
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop preliminary and final design plans for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
- Participate in design reviews to evaluate concepts and recommend improvements
- Utilize civil engineering design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil3D
- Prepare progress reports and produce documents using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing technical memos and presenting technical topics
- Manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
- Ensure compliance with DOT and company CAD standards
- Assist the Production CAD Manager in implementing project standards and preparing presentations
- Lead small teams of designers on assigned tasks and projects
- Support the development of software training materials and workflows
- Participate and assist with the development of team software training materials
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in computer-aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, surveying, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in CAD design and plan production for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D & 3D)
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and Revit preferred
- Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and materials
- Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings and identify discrepancies with attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking and planning skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Leadership experience strongly valued, but not a requirement
- Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.
#LI-JP1
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $92,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/03/2026 - 12/31/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and plan production
- Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology or a related field
- Experience producing construction documents including plan and profile sheets
- Familiarity with local grading, drainage, and utility design standards
- EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Tips for Your Civil Designer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project delivery
Civil designer roles emphasize deliverables over duties. List specific project types you've designed for, software you've produced construction documents in, and whether you worked through permitting or into construction administration. Generic descriptions of daily tasks won't distinguish you.
Lead with your software stack clearly
AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency is the most screened credential in civil designer job postings. List your version experience, any MicroStation or OpenRoads work, and whether you've used Civil 3D for corridor modeling, grading, or pipe networks. Bury this and you risk getting filtered out automatically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by project sector, not just size
A transportation-focused civil designer resume won't read as strongly to a land development firm. Filter openings by project sector, then customize your summary line to match. Firms hiring for roadway work want different experience highlighted than those focused on site civil or stormwater.
Build a portfolio of drawing sets, not renderings
Civil designer interviews often involve reviewing your actual production work. Bring sanitized examples of plan and profile sheets, grading plans, or utility layouts you produced. Hiring managers want to see your drafting precision and sheet organization, not just project photos.
Ask about QA review processes in your interview
Questions about how the firm handles internal QA and redline review cycles signal that you understand production workflows, not just design. It also helps you evaluate whether the team has mentorship structure, which matters a lot for your growth if you're moving into a new project type.
Civil Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil designers?
The companies hiring the most civil designers right now include Thomas & Hutton, Kimley-Horn, and Labella Associates, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering consulting firms and municipal infrastructure contractors tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many civil designer jobs are remote?
About 41% of civil designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, CAD-production nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to support remote arrangements are preliminary design, quantity takeoffs, and report preparation, where site visits are not required daily.
How do you become a civil designer?
Most civil designers start with an associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, drafting, or civil engineering. From there, you build proficiency in Civil 3D or MicroStation through coursework or an internship, then enter a junior or designer-in-training role where you produce drawings under an engineer's supervision. Earning an EIT certification strengthens your path to senior designer or project engineer positions over time.
Can you get hired as a civil designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level civil designer roles exist specifically for candidates with limited field experience. Firms that hire at this level typically look for Civil 3D coursework, a drafting portfolio from school projects, and demonstrated attention to detail. Internships at engineering firms, even short ones, carry significant weight because they show you've worked inside a real production environment and understand drawing standards.
What does the civil designer interview process look like?
Most civil designer interviews include an initial screening call focused on your software experience and project background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through drawings you've produced or describe how you'd approach a specific design task. Some firms include a short take-home exercise using Civil 3D. Final rounds often involve meeting the project team to assess how well you'd fit the firm's workflow and communication style.
Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs?
You can find and apply to civil designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. No detours, no third-party redirects, just the application itself.
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