Civil Designer

McKinley Architecture and Engineering; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline design firm in West Virginia is seeking a skilled Civil Designer to develop innovative design solutions. The role involves creating detailed plans for various projects, including sports design. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in civil design and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This full-time position offers opportunities to impact projects and the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil design experience.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering concepts.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of design concepts using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project team members.
• Generate 3-D renderings and detailed planning documents.

Skills

Civil design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

3D rendering

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Description

Are you a skilled Civil Designer with a passion for creating innovative design solutions? At MKA, you'll collaborate with a talented team to develop initial design concepts, generate 3D renderings, and produce detailed plans for diverse projects, including our exciting sports division. If you have 5+ years of civil design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, we invite you to join our dynamic, fast‑growing firm and make a significant impact on our projects and community.

MKA is a multi‑discipline, full‑service firm providing architectural, engineering, and construction administration services from offices in Wheeling, Charleston, and Martinsburg, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA. While educational, commercial/retail, industrial, governmental, and institutional building design has been the company’s primary focus throughout its 40‑year history, an expansion into sports design following the acquisition of renowned JTSA Sports in 2023 has created exciting new projects and opportunities for talented architects, engineers, and designers alike. In early 2025 MKA transacted with MCF Architecture, the longest‑running architectural firm in Western PA. MCF has expansive qualifications in healthcare, higher education, performing arts, civic, liturgical, and commercial spaces. The merger elevates the combined company to nearly 100 employees, creating a regional powerhouse and one of the top architectural and engineering firms in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of initial design concepts utilizing a combination of Google Earth, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D as appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with project team members to create design solutions.
• Generate 3‑D renderings and planning‑level design documents utilizing AutoCAD.
• Produce maps, diagrams, and profiles using cross‑sections and surveys to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
• Draft plan and profile views of improvement plans, such as street, storm drain, sewer, water and other underground improvements, using dynamic labels and other methods.
• Draft plan views of detailed and rough grading plans.
• Create and manipulate construction details and cross‑sections.
• Assist in the review of designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or vocational training program in Design and Drafting Technology.
• 5+ years of civil design experience.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering concepts such as grading and storm drainage.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, drawings, and exhibits.
• Experience in detail and design development, construction documents, construction administration.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk, Civil 3D and/or Infrastructure Suite.
• Experience using SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, and GIS preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Architecture and Planning