Civil 3D Principal Designer

Hazen and Sawyer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Dallas is looking for an experienced Civil 3D Principal Designer to prepare contract documents for water and sewer infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a technical school CAD certificate and 1-4 years of related experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment and strong support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical school CAD design certificate with an emphasis on Civil 3D preferred.
• Basic understanding of pipe materials and fittings.
• 1–4 years of CAD design/drafting experience.
• 1–4 years of CAD design/drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plan & profile, section, and detail drawings for various conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and senior CAD designers.
• Ensure drawing compliance with CAD standards.
• Ensure drawing compliance with Hazen and Sawyer CAD standards, styles, and SOPs.
• Incorporate surveys, GIS, and aerial imagery as required for construction drawings.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Collaboration

Drafting experience

Education

Technical school CAD design certificate

Tools

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Civil 3D Principal Designer

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an AutoCAD Civil 3D Principal Designer for our Dallas or Fort Worth offices.

The ideal individual should possess a strong background and hands‑on experience in preparing linear drawings, particularly focused on water and sewer infrastructure. This includes a comprehensive understanding of grading, site, and yard‑piping plans. Experience with process mechanical piping is highly valuable. The candidate should have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with staff engineers and senior CAD designers. The ability to work seamlessly alongside our team will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of our projects.

As part of our design team, your daily tasks will support the design and production of contract documents for various water, sewer, force main, and pump‑station facility projects.

Why Hazen and Sawyer

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen‑Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on all things water.
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare plan & profile, section, and detail drawings for various conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Prepare site, grading, and yard‑piping plans and perform cut‑fill and bid‑item quantity calculations.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior CAD designers, and other design disciplines throughout project execution.
• Ensure drawing compliance with Hazen and client CAD standards, styles, and SOPs.
• Incorporate surveys, GIS, and aerial imagery as required for preparation of construction drawings.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a technical school CAD design certificate with an emphasis on Civil 3D preferred.
• Basic understanding of pipe materials and fittings, joint‑restraint, and pre‑cast concrete structures.
• Knowledge of standard drafting procedures and formatting.
• 1–4 years of CAD design/drafting experience.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.