Civil Design Engineer

First Point Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to lead civil design and drafting for large-scale semiconductor fabs and advanced manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX. You will coordinate civil designers and drafters, develop 3D site models, grading plans, drainage, and roadways, and produce high-quality CAD/BIM deliverables in line with project standards.

You will bring 10+ years of civil design experience, strong proficiency with Civil 3D/OpenRoads, and a track record on mega-projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of civil design experience on large-scale industrial/semiconductor projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong 3D civil modeling, earthwork, drainage, road design, site development, and quantity takeoffs.
• Experience with BIM platforms (e.g., Navisworks, AutoCAD, MicroStation).

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design and drafting effort for large-scale fabs and industrial facilities.
• Develop detailed 3D site models, grading plans, drainage systems, and roadways.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD/BIM deliverables per project standards.
• Coordinate with Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and other teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Support field engineering, RFIs, redlines, and on-site problem solving.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and contribute to cost estimates and bid support.

Skills

Civil design leadership

3D civil modeling

discipline coordination

RFI resolution

field verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ProjectWise

Job description

Senior Civil Designer – Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing

First Point is urgently looking for a Structural Design Engineer for our projects in Houston Texas

• Lead the civil design and drafting effort for large-scale semiconductor fabs, advanced manufacturing facilities, data centers, and other complex industrial mega-projects, coordinating the work of civil designers and drafters.
• Develop detailed 3D site models, grading plans, earthwork designs, drainage systems, roadways, site layouts, and underground utility designs using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Perform site grading, mass grading, cut/fill analysis, surface modeling, drainage design, roadway alignment, profiles, and construction document development for major industrial facilities.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D CAD/BIM models, plan sets, construction drawings, details, layouts, and design deliverables in accordance with project standards and engineering requirements
• Support civil infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, process buildings, central utility buildings, site utilities, equipment areas, access roads, equipment pads, and supporting infrastructure.
• Prepare civil material quantity takeoffs, material requisitions, estimates, and bid evaluation support, coordinating quantities and design information with procurement, estimating, and construction teams.
• Perform detailed design reviews, quality checks, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure civil designs meet project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and construction practices.
• Coordinate with Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Utilities, and Construction teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure seamless integration of site civil infrastructure with facility systems.
• Provide jobsite and construction support, including field verification, drawing interpretation, RFI resolution, design modifications, redlines, and resolution of civil design issues during construction.
• Support project management and engineering leadership with scope changes, design development, technical reviews, design procedures, and civil engineering deliverables, while maintaining quality, safety, constructability, and cost-effective design.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant civil design experience on large-scale industrial, semiconductor, data center, infrastructure, or other complex capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong experience with 3D civil modeling, earthwork, grading, drainage, road design, site development, and quantity takeoffs.
• Experience with semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing, data centers, or other high-tech/mission-critical facilities strongly preferred.
• Experience with BIM, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ProjectWise, Navisworks, or similar design platforms.
• Strong understanding of civil design standards, construction practices, applicable codes, and site development requirements.
• Ability to lead designers/drafters and coordinate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting mega-project construction and field engineering activities preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a full-time onsite project environment and support fast-paced semiconductor construction schedules.