Civil Designer

Trilon; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Health benefits

Flexible/hybrid schedule

Career development

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Civil Designer for the Water/Wastewater Department in Baton Rouge, LA. The role offers a path to lead design efforts, producing CAD/BIM deliverables and supporting projects from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil design experience, an associate degree in drafting/design or related field, and familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, and QA/QC practices. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/design or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CADD Professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering, surveying, or mapping experience with design drawings, plans, sections, and details.
• Experience leading or mentoring design teams strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage design models, drawings, and deliverables using CAD and BIM platforms (Civil 3D and Revit).
• Analyze topo, survey, and GIS data to support design.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, plans, sections, details, and technical reports per standards.
• Review construction documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design specs.
• Assist with project budgets, cost estimates, quantities, and feasibility studies.
• Support material and technical specification preparation.
• Research existing conditions and as‑built data to inform design decisions.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, and clients to ensure design intent and objectives.

Skills

Civil design expertise

CADD/BIM technologies

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

GPS data knowledge

Education

Associate degree in drafting/design or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Civil Designer – Water/Wastewater Department, Baton Rouge, LA – $78,000 - $100,000 / year.

This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. Thecivil Designer provides technical leadership and hands‑on expertise in producing high‑quality design deliverables for civil engineering projects, working both independently and collaboratively with project teams to produce drawings, layouts, models, reports, and CADD/BIM deliverables that meet project scope, schedule, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage design models, drawings, and technical deliverables using CAD and BIM platforms (Civil 3D and Revit).
• Analyze topographic, survey, and GIS data to support accurate and efficient project design.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, plans, sections, details, and technical reports in compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Review construction documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development of project budgets, cost estimates, material quantities, and feasibility studies.
• Support the preparation of material and technical specifications.
• Research existing conditions, records, and as‑built documentation to inform design decisions.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure design intent and project objectives are met.

What You’ll Need

• Associate degree in drafting/design, engineering technology, or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a CADD Professional is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in civil engineering, surveying, or mapping, including preparation of design drawings, plans, sections, and details.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring design teams is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and quality assurance/quality control processes.

Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in civil design and CADD/BIM technologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Client‑focused mindset with attention to quality and accuracy.
• High level of attention to detail in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability across multiple projects and priorities.
• Working knowledge of GPS data collection and data import into design software.

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• One‑time signing bonus of $5,000, payable within 30 days of start date.
• Clawback provision if you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date.
• WEI Incentive Program.
• Healthy Workplace Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Career development and training.
• Flexible/hybrid schedule.
• Community service opportunities.

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.