Mid Level Civil Designer Jobs

Mid level civil designer jobs go to professionals ready to own project deliverables, coordinate across disciplines, and produce construction-ready designs with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 38% of roles offering remote or hybrid flexibility, and employers like HDR, Kimley-Horn, and OHM Advisors hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top stateTexas
Top employerHDR
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type62% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Civil Design Engineer / CADD Designer
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Civil Design Engineer / CADD Designer
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Acton, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$40 - $56/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Civil CAD Designer
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Civil CAD Designer
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Lakewood, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
$40 - $60/hr
Hybrid
None
201-500

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Senior Site Civil BIM Designer
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Senior Site Civil BIM Designer
HDR
Mobile, Alabama
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Civil Designer - Natural Gas
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Civil Designer - Natural Gas
Kimley-Horn
Charlotte, North Carolina
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
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Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
San Diego, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$38 - $56/hr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in drafting
501-1,000

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Mid Level Civil Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

HDR5 open roles
Kimley-Horn2 open roles
OHM Advisors2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Mid Level Civil Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level civil designer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you took a deliverable from concept through final design, managed revisions with clients or reviewers, and coordinated with other disciplines. Emphasize proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable software, familiarity with grading, drainage, or utility design, and any experience guiding less experienced staff. Tailor each application to the specific project types the employer handles.

Which companies hire mid level civil designers?

Companies hiring mid level civil designers right now include HDR, Kimley-Horn, and OHM Advisors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of mid-size engineering consultancies, large infrastructure firms, and public-sector project delivery teams that need designers who can carry a full project workload independently.

Are there remote mid level civil designer jobs?

Yes, though most civil design roles still lean toward on-site or hybrid arrangements given coordination demands. About 38% of mid level civil designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common at firms using cloud-based design platforms and serving clients across multiple regions. On-site roles tend to be tied to active construction projects.

How do I move up to a mid level civil designer role?

Growth from entry level to mid level comes from progressively owning more of the design process. Early in your career, focus on mastering core tools like Civil 3D and understanding how grading, drainage, and utility systems interact. Over time, take initiative on full plan sets, volunteer for client-facing coordination, and document measurable outcomes on each project. Earning an EIT credential and building a portfolio of completed designs strengthens the case for a mid level title.

Which industries hire the most mid level civil designers?

Mid Level civil designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their projects, ranging from land development and roadway improvements to water infrastructure, require designers who can manage technical deliverables across multiple phases without constant supervision.