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Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team in Denver is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Civil Designer to join our Mine Waste Solutions division in our Denver office. As a Civil Designer, you will plan, develop, and quality check civil design work, produce 3D models, drawings and documentation for a project, and take-off quantities for estimating in critical project phases, from Study Phase Engineering to Detailed Engineering through Construction and into Operational Support. Bring your experience and gain additional experience across a variety of Mining commodities with a large variety of clients.
About the role:
- Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D for mine waste solutions projects largely tailored to tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps (WRDs), and heap leach facilities (HLFs) and related ancillary infrastructure such as ponds, channels, and roads.
- Produce high-quality engineering deliverables including plans, profiles, sections, quantity takeoffs, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support civil design activities throughout all project phases and encompassing activities from site investigations through construction and operational support.
- Interface with other disciplines (geotechnical, H&H, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical) to ensure integration of requirements in civil drawings.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers and project leads to develop practical, constructible, and cost-effective civil designs while maintaining established drafting and modeling standards.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and sub-consultants to expedite design completion.
- Develop and review design work within a small civil/structural design team for medium-sized projects.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering effort estimates, work plans, schedules and resource forecasts to support project planning and execution.
- Perform quality control reviews of civil design models, engineering drawings, and drafting deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
- Mentor junior civil designers and drafters, to help provide on-the-job training for professional development.
About You:
- A bachelor in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college is essential to kickstart your career with us.
- We’re looking for someone with 5 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting to bring valuable insights to our projects.
- Being proficient in AutoCAD 3D is a must, as it’s a key tool in our design process.
- While not mandatory, having experience in construction or contract administration would be a great asset to our team.
- We value collaboration, so a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of multi-functional project teams is crucial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
- Ability to think “outside the box” to create innovative engineering and design solutions.
- Demonstrated report writing skills.
Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Salary:USD 88,000 – 100,000 per annum
Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Join us and work a better way.
Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team in Denver is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Civil Designer to join our Mine Waste Solutions division in our Denver office. As a Civil Designer, you will plan, develop, and quality check civil design work, produce 3D models, drawings and documentation for a project, and take-off quantities for estimating in critical project phases, from Study Phase Engineering to Detailed Engineering through Construction and into Operational Support. Bring your experience and gain additional experience across a variety of Mining commodities with a large variety of clients.
About the role:
- Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D for mine waste solutions projects largely tailored to tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps (WRDs), and heap leach facilities (HLFs) and related ancillary infrastructure such as ponds, channels, and roads.
- Produce high-quality engineering deliverables including plans, profiles, sections, quantity takeoffs, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support civil design activities throughout all project phases and encompassing activities from site investigations through construction and operational support.
- Interface with other disciplines (geotechnical, H&H, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical) to ensure integration of requirements in civil drawings.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers and project leads to develop practical, constructible, and cost-effective civil designs while maintaining established drafting and modeling standards.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and sub-consultants to expedite design completion.
- Develop and review design work within a small civil/structural design team for medium-sized projects.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering effort estimates, work plans, schedules and resource forecasts to support project planning and execution.
- Perform quality control reviews of civil design models, engineering drawings, and drafting deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
- Mentor junior civil designers and drafters, to help provide on-the-job training for professional development.
About You:
- A bachelor in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college is essential to kickstart your career with us.
- We’re looking for someone with 5 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting to bring valuable insights to our projects.
- Being proficient in AutoCAD 3D is a must, as it’s a key tool in our design process.
- While not mandatory, having experience in construction or contract administration would be a great asset to our team.
- We value collaboration, so a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of multi-functional project teams is crucial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
- Ability to think “outside the box” to create innovative engineering and design solutions.
- Demonstrated report writing skills.
Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Salary:USD 88,000 – 100,000 per annum
Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Join us and work a better way.
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Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn23
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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 Kimley-Horn, Thomas & Hutton, and Larson Design, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Engineering consulting firms and municipal infrastructure contractors tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many civil designer jobs are remote?
About 38% of civil designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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