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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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerOlsson
Top cityTempe, AZ
Cities hiring3
Work type80% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Civil Designer I
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Civil Designer I
Bowman
Tempe, Arizona
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Senior Civil Designer - DHI Engineering
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Senior Civil Designer - DHI Engineering
DHI Engineering
Scottsdale, Arizona
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
CAD Certification

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Senior Civil 3D Designer
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Senior Civil 3D Designer
HAZEN AND SAWYER
Tempe, Arizona
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Drafting & CAD
Hybrid

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Civil Designer- Water/Wastewater
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Civil Designer- Water/Wastewater
Kimley-Horn
Phoenix, Arizona
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Drafting & CAD
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Senior Civil Designer (Grading & Utility) - Data Center
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Senior Civil Designer (Grading & Utility) - Data Center
Olsson
Phoenix, Arizona
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Drafting & CAD
$78k - $103k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in drafting

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Civil Designer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tempe
3 jobs
Phoenix
3 jobs
Scottsdale
1 job

Civil Designer Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Olsson2 open roles
Bowman1 open role
Ardurra1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 Olsson, Bowman, and Ardurra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?

Tempe, Phoenix, 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 80% of civil designer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 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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