Entry Level Civil Designer Jobs

New grad civil designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like LaBella Associates, LandDesign, and GHD hiring at this level now.

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Open roles30
Top stateNew York
Top employerLaBella Associates
Top cityBuffalo, NY
Work type57% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Civil Designer
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Civil Designer
Fluor Corp.
Indiana
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Civil CAD Designer
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Civil CAD Designer
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Columbus, Ohio
Civil & Structural Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Designer - Civil
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Senior Designer - Civil
Fluor Corp.
Greenville, South Carolina
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$84k - $156k/yr
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Entry Level Civil Designer
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Entry Level Civil Designer
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Newport Beach, California
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$80k - $88k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Designer I Civil Engineer
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Designer I Civil Engineer
LandDesign, Inc
Charlotte, North Carolina
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Entry Level Civil Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

LaBella Associates7 open roles
LandDesign4 open roles
GHD3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate14
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Manufacturing1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1
  • Technology & Software1

Entry Level Civil Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level civil designer job?

Entry level civil designer roles favor candidates who bring a relevant degree in civil engineering or a related field, hands-on AutoCAD or Civil 3D skills, and concrete examples of project work, even from coursework or internships. A focused portfolio showing site plans, grading designs, or drainage layouts gives you a real edge over candidates who list software skills without demonstrating them.

Which companies hire entry level civil designers?

Companies hiring entry level civil designers right now include LaBella Associates, LandDesign, and GHD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of regional engineering consultancies, municipal agencies, and large infrastructure firms that regularly bring on junior staff to support active project pipelines.

Are there remote entry level civil designer jobs?

Yes, though fully remote roles are less common in civil design than in some other fields given the plan review and site coordination involved. About 43% of entry level civil designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so hybrid arrangements are the most realistic target for candidates who want schedule flexibility at this stage.

Are these new grad civil designer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior civil designer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internship work, capstone projects, or a portfolio in place of full professional experience. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged" or "0-2 years" in the requirements section as a reliable signal.

Which industries hire the most entry level civil designers?

Entry Level civil designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because infrastructure investment, land development, and public works projects require large teams where junior designers handle drafting, quantity takeoffs, and permit support under senior engineers.