Civil Designer Jobs in Texas
Civil Designer jobs in Texas are in high demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, land development, and energy-sector site work, with openings from entry-level drafters to senior project designers. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin lead hiring activity, anchored by large engineering firms like Kimley-Horn, Jacobs, and Halff Associates, all of which maintain significant Texas operations. Roadway design, utility coordination, and subdivision layout are the most consistently sought specialties across Texas markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Description
Position Overview:
The Design Services and Public Works Support (DSPWS) group is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and designers that provides design and construction support services for Harris County roadway and park design and construction projects. The Civil CAD Designer will provide AutoCAD Civil 3D support for all phases of civil and multidisciplinary drawings, producing complete sets of conceptual plans, preliminary plans, and final construction plans for Harris County projects. Work will include performing markups, preparing figures, and drawing sets. Projects may include Civil/Site, Structural, Architectural, Environmental drafting, and other utility designs.
Job Duties:
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create engineering construction documents, including grading, alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors, and pipe networks, plan production, etc.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables by following In-House CAD standards and project examples for drawing setup, scaling, labeling, dimensioning, and plotting.
- Make required changes, additions, and/or revisions to existing CAD drawings.
- Ability to work closely with the design team, engineers, and administrators with minimal supervision
- Assist office staff in the use of AutoCAD software, including troubleshooting of CAO issues.
- Performs checking procedures and assists in training APMs and interns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
- Associates or equivalent technical degrees or certificates of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent).
Experience:
- 5+ years of CADD production experience utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for civil design projects, including survey, roadway and parks design, civil development, infrastructure, grading, and utilities design
- Proficiency using Adobe Pro, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, and Word software.
- Must have experience preparing plan views and profile views, cutting cross-sections, grading, and calculating volumes.
- Must be team-focused, independent, and be able to complete tasks and projects from management in a timely manner.
- Must be dedicated to producing work that is consistent with that of the existing team of designers based on the use of Harris County Civil3D Templates, example project files, and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Exceptional personal organizational skills, ability to identify and prioritize assigned tasks independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong working proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.
- Valid Texas driver's license upon hire.
- This position will have an assessment as part of the interview process.
- Must attend in office interview and take a 1-hour Civil 3D CAD test on interview day for evaluation
In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols.
The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:
- Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events. - Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events. Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.
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Preferences
Education
N/A
- 10+ years of work experience in civil drafting using Civil3D
- Background knowledge of the civil discipline.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Use of CECOP, Google Earth, and geolocation application.
- Experience with Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other similar software packages.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary: Commensurate experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Design Services and Public Works Support (DSPWS) group is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and designers that provides design and construction support services for Harris County roadway and park design and construction projects. The Civil CAD Designer will provide AutoCAD Civil 3D support for all phases of civil and multidisciplinary drawings, producing complete sets of conceptual plans, preliminary plans, and final construction plans for Harris County projects. Work will include performing markups, preparing figures, and drawing sets. Projects may include Civil/Site, Structural, Architectural, Environmental drafting, and other utility designs.
Job Duties:
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create engineering construction documents, including grading, alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors, and pipe networks, plan production, etc.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables by following In-House CAD standards and project examples for drawing setup, scaling, labeling, dimensioning, and plotting.
- Make required changes, additions, and/or revisions to existing CAD drawings.
- Ability to work closely with the design team, engineers, and administrators with minimal supervision
- Assist office staff in the use of AutoCAD software, including troubleshooting of CAO issues.
- Performs checking procedures and assists in training APMs and interns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
- Associates or equivalent technical degrees or certificates of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent).
Experience:
- 5+ years of CADD production experience utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for civil design projects, including survey, roadway and parks design, civil development, infrastructure, grading, and utilities design
- Proficiency using Adobe Pro, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, and Word software.
- Must have experience preparing plan views and profile views, cutting cross-sections, grading, and calculating volumes.
- Must be team-focused, independent, and be able to complete tasks and projects from management in a timely manner.
- Must be dedicated to producing work that is consistent with that of the existing team of designers based on the use of Harris County Civil3D Templates, example project files, and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Exceptional personal organizational skills, ability to identify and prioritize assigned tasks independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong working proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.
- Valid Texas driver's license upon hire.
- This position will have an assessment as part of the interview process.
- Must attend in office interview and take a 1-hour Civil 3D CAD test on interview day for evaluation
In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols.
The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:
- Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events. - Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events. Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.
-
Preferences
Education
N/A
- 10+ years of work experience in civil drafting using Civil3D
- Background knowledge of the civil discipline.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Use of CECOP, Google Earth, and geolocation application.
- Experience with Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other similar software packages.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary: Commensurate experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs across Texas.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Texas PE licensure preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, alignments, and plan production
- Experience with TxDOT design standards and roadway or drainage plan sets
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or related field
- Familiarity with local municipality and county subdivision platting requirements in Texas
- Experience coordinating utility layouts and reviewing construction documents for accuracy
Civil Designer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil designer in Texas?
Most civil designers in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, then gain licensure momentum by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam administered through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, earning Engineer-in-Training status. Many employers hire designers without a PE license but expect active EIT registration. Familiarity with TxDOT standards and Civil 3D is treated as a baseline qualification rather than a bonus in most Texas hiring.
How much do civil designers make in Texas?
Civil designers in Texas earn a median of about $59,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,520 for the lowest 10% to over $92,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil designers in Texas?
Employers hiring civil designers in Texas right now include DASHIELL CORPORATION, Kimley-Horn, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large infrastructure pipeline and ongoing population growth keep demand steady across both national engineering firms with Texas headquarters and regional firms specializing in municipal and land development work.
Which Texas cities have the most civil designer jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most civil designer openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy infrastructure and large-scale drainage projects drives its volume, Dallas-Fort Worth's rapid suburban expansion fuels continuous land development and roadway work, and Austin's sustained growth in mixed-use development and transit investment keeps demand consistently active there.
Are there remote civil designer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since civil design involves site visits, client coordination, and plan reviews that often require in-person presence. About 42% of civil designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in production-phase drafting and Civil 3D plan development work that can be completed off-site.
How can I get hired as a civil designer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to engineering technician or CAD drafter roles at regional Texas firms like Freese and Nichols, Garver, or LJA Engineering, which regularly bring on junior staff for municipal and land development projects. Completing an EIT registration and building a portfolio of Civil 3D plans from coursework or internships gives candidates a concrete edge. County and city engineering departments across Texas also hire entry-level designers for infrastructure maintenance and drainage projects.
Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to civil designer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through the listings.
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