Civil Designer

Talent Edge Recruiting; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Flexible scheduling around core hours

Unlimited time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

13 annual holidays

Educational assistance and licensing

Career progression toward Project Mgmt

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a Civil Designer (or Senior Civil Designer) for its York, PA team. The role emphasizes land development and site design for diverse projects, with a focus on AutoCAD Civil 3D, grading, and permitting.

You will collaborate with engineers and managers, coordinate with municipalities and regulators, and manage design work within budgets and schedules. Pennsylvania project experience is preferred; degree not required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience preparing land development plans for commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, surfaces, alignments, and plan production.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania land development requirements, including PA DEP E&S and PCSM, NPDES, and PennDOT HOPs.
• Understanding of stormwater management regulations, erosion and sediment control requirements, and local permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, regulatory agencies, or reviewing bodies.
• Familiarity with the land development process from concept through permitting.
• Pennsylvania project experience is required.
• A degree is not required; relevant technical training and hands-on experience are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop land development and site design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create grading, site layout, access and circulation, parking, utility, and stormwater design plans.
• Prepare subdivision and land development plans, erosion and sediment control plans, post-construction stormwater management plans, general permits, and highway occupancy permit packages.
• Review surveys, engineering drawings, building plans, and municipal ordinances to support project design.
• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, and outside consultants.
• Maintain organized and accurate design files and drawing documentation.
• Manage assigned design work within established project budgets and schedules.
• Support projects through permitting and closeout.

Skills

Land development

Municipal coordination

Regulatory compliance

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PA DEP E&S & PCSM

NPDES

PennDOT HOPs

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexible start and end times

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

An established architecture, engineering, and design firm in York, PA is seeking a Civil Designer or Senior Civil Designer to join its collaborative civil engineering team. This role focuses on land development and site design projects throughout Pennsylvania, working closely with project managers and engineers to develop design plans and permitting packages.

The team works on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, residential, and large-scale development projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop land development and site design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create grading, site layout, access and circulation, parking, utility, and stormwater design plans.
• Prepare subdivision and land development plans, erosion and sediment control plans, post-construction stormwater management plans, general permits, and highway occupancy permit packages.
• Review surveys, engineering drawings, building plans, and municipal ordinances to support project design.
• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, and outside consultants.
• Maintain organized and accurate design files and drawing documentation.
• Manage assigned design work within established project budgets and schedules.
• Support projects through permitting and closeout.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience preparing land development plans for commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, surfaces, alignments, and plan production.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania land development requirements, including PA DEP E&S and PCSM, NPDES, and PennDOT HOPs.
• Understanding of stormwater management regulations, erosion and sediment control requirements, and local permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, regulatory agencies, or reviewing bodies.
• Familiarity with the land development process from concept through permitting.
• Pennsylvania project experience is required.
• A degree is not required; relevant technical training and hands‑on experience are valued.

Senior Civil Designer: Candidates should bring 10+ years of Civil 3D experience, advanced technical design capabilities, and the ability to work independently across complex projects.

Why Join This Team

• Competitive compensation with quarterly and annual bonus opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling built around core hours of 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Self-managed unlimited time off for eligible exempt employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• 13 annual holidays.
• Educational assistance and professional licensing support.
• A collaborative civil team with an established record of retention and opportunities for professional growth.
• A defined progression path from Civil Designer to Senior Civil Designer, with potential opportunities to move toward project management.