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, Construction & Real Estate, and Transportation & Logistics, with 13% of roles offering remote or hybrid flexibility, and employers like Atwell, Kiewit, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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POSITION SUMMARY
McCarthy is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Civil Designer position. Applicant must possess 3 years of substantial drafting & 3D modeling experience and will need to demonstrate the ability to draft subsurface utility maps and model subsurface utility systems using the latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS Pro.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare Subsurface Utility Maps and 3D utility Models
- Generate GIS Based Utility basemaps
- Coordinate with Survey and Utility designating teams
- Coordinate with mapping project managers on deliverables
- Support the QA/QC effort with regional managers and field teams
- Conduct research with utility agencies/project owners to gather record information on current utility infrastructure.
- Review design plans and record utility information
QUALIFICATIONS
- Safety Oriented
- Background in Civil Engineer Site Design
- Strong critical thinking and trouble shooting skills
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D
- ArcGIS experience (preferred)
- Understanding of design and construction of subsurface utility infrastructure
- Experience in importing, translating and rotating survey points to project control
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong written/verbal communication skills with strict attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Time Management skills
- Strong trouble shooting and critical thinking skills
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
POSITION SUMMARY
McCarthy is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Civil Designer position. Applicant must possess 3 years of substantial drafting & 3D modeling experience and will need to demonstrate the ability to draft subsurface utility maps and model subsurface utility systems using the latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS Pro.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare Subsurface Utility Maps and 3D utility Models
- Generate GIS Based Utility basemaps
- Coordinate with Survey and Utility designating teams
- Coordinate with mapping project managers on deliverables
- Support the QA/QC effort with regional managers and field teams
- Conduct research with utility agencies/project owners to gather record information on current utility infrastructure.
- Review design plans and record utility information
QUALIFICATIONS
- Safety Oriented
- Background in Civil Engineer Site Design
- Strong critical thinking and trouble shooting skills
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D
- ArcGIS experience (preferred)
- Understanding of design and construction of subsurface utility infrastructure
- Experience in importing, translating and rotating survey points to project control
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong written/verbal communication skills with strict attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Time Management skills
- Strong trouble shooting and critical thinking skills
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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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 Atwell, Kiewit, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 13% of mid level civil designer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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, Construction & Real Estate, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.