Civil Designer Jobs
Civil Designer jobs are open across civil engineering, transportation, land development, and municipal infrastructure, from entry-level drafter to senior designer, with specializations in grading, utility design, and roadway layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary: The Civil Designer is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision in Longview, TX.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Recognizing project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
- Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
- Being knowledgeable of civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
- Performing temporary field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
- Assisting engineers with cost and material estimated and preliminary design studies.
- Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering calculations, equipment and discipline drawings.
- Displays some capacity for mentoring entry level and new teammates.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Experience: Requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
- Familiarity with specifications and details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary: The Civil Designer is generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision in Longview, TX.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Recognizing project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
- Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
- Being knowledgeable of civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
- Performing temporary field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
- Assisting engineers with cost and material estimated and preliminary design studies.
- Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering calculations, equipment and discipline drawings.
- Displays some capacity for mentoring entry level and new teammates.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Experience: Requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
- Familiarity with specifications and details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
- Thomas & Hutton19
- Kimley-Horn18
- Larson Design16
- HDR10
- LaBella Associates10
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- Consulting & Professional Services67
- Construction & Real Estate28
- Energy8
- Technology & Software6
- Transportation & Logistics5
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 Larson Design, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Engineering consulting firms and municipal infrastructure contractors tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many civil designer jobs are remote?
About 21% of civil designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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