Civil Designer

Jobtailor; Saint Augustine, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Passero Associates seeks an experienced civil design professional to support site, municipal, and aviation infrastructure projects in the Southeast. You will create civil construction plans with Civil 3D/AutoCAD, handle grading, drainage, and utilities, and assist with permits and cost estimates.

The role requires 5+ years in civil design, a Civil Engineering degree or related field, and strong knowledge of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive civil design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience producing complete civil construction plan sets.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to the St. Augustine, FL office.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of site and municipal projects.
• Prepare conceptual site layouts and feasibility studies.
• Develop civil construction plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Perform grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Prepare permitting packages and cost estimates.
• Assist with contract documents and bid packages.
• Coordinate with project teams and regulators.
• Provide Civil 3D guidance to juniors.
• Report to St. Augustine, FL office.
• Ensure CAD/Civil 3D standards and QC.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Proactive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Construction Administration Tools

Quality Control Standards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of site development, municipal, and aviation infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast
• Prepare conceptual site layouts and support project planning and feasibility activities
• Develop and independently produce civil construction plans using Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, grading, pipe networks, and plan/profile sheets
• Perform grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, pavement, and site geometry design
• Prepare permitting packages, quantity takeoffs, preliminary and detailed cost estimates, technical specifications, and supporting engineering documentation
• Support preparation of contract documents, bid packages, addenda, and construction-phase design revisions
• Apply client standards, local criteria, FDOT requirements, municipal codes, and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, subconsultants, clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors
• Perform quality-control checks of drawings and design deliverables and help maintain CAD/Civil 3D standards
• Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, field observations, and record drawings
• Provide technical guidance and Civil 3D support to junior designers and engineering staff
• Report to and work from the St. Augustine, Florida office
• Report to the team and contribute to project delivery from initial concept through construction closeout

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive civil design experience; 6–10 years described as ideal
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated experience producing complete civil construction plan sets
• Strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, pavement, earthwork, and site development design
• Experience with airport/airfield, municipal, transportation, or public infrastructure projects preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple design assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate design issues proactively
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• EIT certification preferred where applicable
• PE licensure is a plus but not required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to report to the St. Augustine, FL office
• Passero Associates is not able to sponsor visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD for civil construction plan development, with strong expertise in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site development design. Capable of managing multiple design assignments while ensuring compliance with local criteria and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Autodesk Civil 3D Proficiency
• Civil Construction Plan Development
• Grading And Drainage Design
• EIT Certification
• Municipal And Transportation Projects Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Design
• Site Development Design
• Stormwater Management
• Utility Design
• Pavement Design
• Earthwork Design
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Specifications
• Permitting Packages

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Proactive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Municipal Infrastructure
• Aviation Infrastructure
• Public Infrastructure Projects
• FDOT Requirements
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Construction Administration Tools
• Quality Control Standards