Civil Designer Jobs in Arizona
Civil designer jobs in Arizona are active across a broad range of sectors, including transportation infrastructure, land development, water resources, and municipal utility projects, with openings at every level from entry-level drafting roles through senior project leads. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the primary hiring centers, anchored by established firms such as AECOM, Kimley-Horn, and WSP. The most in-demand specialties are roadway design, site civil engineering, and stormwater and drainage systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
- Develop technical drawings and plans
- The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
- Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
- Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
- Maintains drawing database
- Will supervise and train CAD staff
- Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control
- Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards
- 6+years of relevant experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
- Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Willingness to mentor and teach others
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
- Develop technical drawings and plans
- The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
- Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
- Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
- Maintains drawing database
- Will supervise and train CAD staff
- Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control
- Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards
- 6+years of relevant experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
- Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Willingness to mentor and teach others
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs across Arizona.
- Arizona Engineer-in-Training registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, alignments, and construction document production
- Experience with ADOT design standards and local municipal submittal requirements in Arizona
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with Arizona stormwater regulations and county drainage design manuals
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam or similar PDF markup tools for plan review workflows
Civil Designer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil designer in Arizona?
Most civil designers in Arizona enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology and begin working toward Engineer-in-Training registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. The EIT credential, earned by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, signals technical readiness to Arizona employers. Firms typically expect proficiency in Civil 3D and familiarity with ADOT and local municipal standards before offering advancement to a senior designer role.
How much do civil designers make in Arizona?
Civil designers in Arizona earn a median of about $63,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,990 for the lowest 10% to over $99,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil designers in Arizona?
Employers hiring civil designers in Arizona right now include Kiewit, Ardurra, and Kimley-Horn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's steady pipeline of transportation, land development, and utility projects keeps demand consistent across both large national engineering firms and regional Arizona-based consultancies.
Which Arizona cities have the most civil designer jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale have the most civil designer openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the largest share of postings, fueled by ongoing freeway expansion, master-planned community development, and major utility upgrades, while Tucson and Tempe contribute steady volume through university district projects, municipal infrastructure contracts, and the presence of regional engineering offices.
Are there remote civil designer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're limited. Civil design involves coordinating with field crews, reviewing site conditions, and producing construction documents tied to specific local jurisdictions, which keeps most roles site-dependent or office-based. About 67% of civil designer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The tasks most commonly performed remotely are drafting, quantity takeoffs, and internal plan review rather than client-facing or field coordination work.
How can I get hired as a civil designer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a CAD technician or designer I role at a regional engineering consultancy or at a large firm such as AECOM or Kimley-Horn, both of which maintain Arizona offices and regularly bring on new graduates for production-level design work. Building proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D before applying and pursuing EIT registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration gives candidates a clear edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to civil designer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly.
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