Civil Designer

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Civil Designer to join their Mid-Con Engineering Design Organization in Houston, TX. The role involves generating construction drawings for various design projects, coordinating with design teams, and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have significant civil design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of civil design experience.
• Understanding of survey fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development.
• Perform volume/quantity calculations for infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in training activities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting and design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, infrastructure, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Our Mid-Con Engineering Design Organization (EDO) office is looking for aCivil Designerto join the team! In this role, you will generate construction drawings for industrial, maritime and coastal, municipal, and environmental design projects. This position can be based out of either our Houston, TX or Farmington Hills, MI office.

In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects, land development, offshore dredging, and coastal restoration projects
• Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles
• Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed
• Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, and process mechanical
• Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules
• Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities

What you will bring to the team:

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or relevant experience
• Minimum 5-10 years of civil design experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must have an understanding of survey fundamentals
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent time management and organization skills

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 21005
• Job Category Design Documentation
• Posting Date 05/12/2025, 02:05 PM
• Locations 11451 Katy Freeway Suite 400, HOUSTON, TX, 77079, US 26850 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, US