Civil Designer

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,400 - 77,400; Full time

Job summary

HGA is seeking a detailed Civil Designer to join our collaborative team in Minneapolis or Milwaukee. You will support civil engineering projects by developing site plans, grading, drainage, and utility layouts while working with engineers, architects, and planners.

The role involves preparing design documentation, researching zoning regulations, and ensuring compliance with criteria and practices. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or eligible for licensure.
• 0–5+ years of site improvement design experience.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WinSLAMM/MIDS.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to complete civil engineering responsibilities and coordinate activities with the integrated A/E project team.
• Collaborate with the project team to provide quality service and solutions in response to the client’s needs and project schedule.
• Prepare design and documentation of project solutions consistent with HGA’s criteria and practices.
• Research local zoning code and permitting regulations and communicate with regulatory authorities to prepare required documentation to obtain site plan approvals and permits.
• Complete civil engineering design tasks including roadway layout, parking layout, site grading, storm water management design and report writing, site utility design, and building utility service connections.
• Make computations using engineering principles as required for civil design tasks such as earthwork volumes, storm water discharge, storm water management design, and utility pipe sizing.
• Edit site work specification sections.
• Provide construction phase services including site visits, respond to bidders, review submittals, review change orders and prepare punch list.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

WinSLAMM/MIDS

Job description

Overview

Seeking a talented, detail‑driven Civil Designer to join our collaborative team and work alongside engineers, architects, and planners to deliver exceptional design solutions. Locations: Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN.

As a Civil Designer at HGA, you will play a key role in supporting civil engineering projects – developing site plans, grading and drainage designs, utility layouts, and other essential civil components.

Become part of HGA’s award‑winning, interdisciplinary Civil Engineering group and contribute to the design and documentation of site development and infrastructure improvements for a wide range of building projects.

In this role you will:

• Work independently to complete civil engineering responsibilities and coordinate activities with the integrated A/E project team.
• Collaborate with the project team to provide quality service and solutions in response to the client’s needs and project schedule.
• Prepare design and documentation of project solutions consistent with HGA’s criteria and practices.
• Research local zoning code and permitting regulations and communicate with regulatory authorities to prepare required documentation to obtain site plan approvals and permits.
• Complete civil engineering design tasks including roadway layout, parking layout, site grading, storm water management design and report writing, site utility design, and building utility service connections.
• Make computations using engineering principles as required for civil design tasks such as earthwork volumes, storm water discharge, storm water management design, and utility pipe sizing.
• Edit site work specification sections.
• Provide construction phase services including site visits, respond to bidders, review submittals, review change orders and prepare punch list.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or the ability to obtain professional engineering licensure.
• 0 – 5+ years of experience in the design of site improvement project types.
• Desire to learn different civil engineering tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and WinSLAMM/MIDS.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary Information

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short‑ and long‑term disability programs. Salary Range: $68,400 – $77,400 depending on location, qualifications and experience.