Assistant Civil Designer

Global Technical Talent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Job summary

Global-Technical-Talent-1 is seeking an Assistant Civil Designer in Kansas City, MO for a 6-month contract. You will assist with planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, and construction documentation as part of a project team.

Responsibilities include drawing production, design layout, data analysis, code interpretation, and maintaining project drawings. Strong CAD skills and collaboration with engineers and designers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years related experience.
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience.
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drawing production work including analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Assistant Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend/convert for the right candidate)
• Pay Rate: $33.00–$38.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

An Assistant Civil Designer will assist in various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required; OR
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required; OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field); OR
• Minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate Degree); OR
• 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared investment in outcomes — a model recognized with a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending the firm as a workplace. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage in complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13231 Industry: Engineering

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