Civil Designer Jobs in Minnesota
Civil Designer jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, land development, and stormwater management across a market that keeps mid-sized to senior-level designers consistently busy. The heaviest hiring activity is in the Twin Cities metro, with additional openings in Rochester and Duluth, where firms like WSB, Bolton and Menk, and Kimley-Horn maintain strong Minnesota footprints. Site design, roadway layout, and utility corridor work are the specialties appearing most often in active listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
In the role of Site Civil BIM/3D Designer, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
- Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
- Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
- Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health
- Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process
- Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and other civil engineering software as appropriate
#LI-EV1
- Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
- Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Experience with 3D Coordination tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
- Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis ParkOther Locations
: United States-Minnesota-MinneapolisIndustry
: Building EngineeringSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Oct 7, 2026
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
In the role of Site Civil BIM/3D Designer, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
- Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
- Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
- Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health
- Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process
- Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and other civil engineering software as appropriate
#LI-EV1
- Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
- Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Experience with 3D Coordination tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
- Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis ParkOther Locations
: United States-Minnesota-MinneapolisIndustry
: Building EngineeringSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs across Minnesota.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, alignment, and utility design
- Experience producing construction documents and plan sets for municipal or transportation projects
- Familiarity with Minnesota Department of Transportation standards and local jurisdiction submittal requirements
- Ability to read and interpret survey data, geotechnical reports, and project specifications
- EIT credential or progress toward PE licensure through the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID preferred
Civil Designer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil designer in Minnesota?
Most civil designer roles in Minnesota require at minimum an associate degree in civil engineering technology, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred for project-level work. Licensure is not required for the designer title itself, but candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and hold Engineer-in-Training status through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design stand out. Proficiency in Civil 3D and familiarity with MnDOT design standards are the practical skills Minnesota firms hire for first.
How much do civil designers make in Minnesota?
Civil designers in Minnesota earn a median of about $78,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,860 for the lowest 10% to over $95,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil designers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring civil designers in Minnesota include HDR, Kimley-Horn, and Burns & McDonnell, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's dense network of mid-sized civil engineering firms working on municipal, transportation, and land development contracts keeps demand for this role relatively consistent throughout the year.
Which Minnesota cities have the most civil designer jobs?
Saint Louis Park, Minneapolis, and Eden Prairie account for the largest share of civil designer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of listings because it concentrates regional headquarters for engineering firms alongside active municipal, county, and MnDOT infrastructure programs, while Rochester and Duluth generate steady demand through ongoing utility expansion, healthcare campus development, and port or freight corridor projects.
Are there remote civil designer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles, since civil design work regularly requires site visits, coordination with survey crews, and in-person client or agency meetings. About 0% of civil designer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply to the drafting and plan-production portions of the work rather than field-dependent project phases.
How can I get hired as a civil designer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying directly to internship or designer-in-training openings at mid-sized Minnesota civil firms like WSB, Bolton and Menk, Stantec's Twin Cities office, or SEH, all of which regularly bring on recent graduates. A two-year or four-year engineering technology degree paired with even a student portfolio showing Civil 3D grading or utility layout work makes a candidate competitive. Adjacent entry roles such as survey technician or CAD drafter at a Minnesota firm are also common bridges into a full civil designer title.
Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to civil designer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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