Civil Designer / EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design institute is looking for a Civil Designer / EIT in Cincinnati, OH. Responsibilities include assisting with site studies, site designs, and project management for civil/site projects. Applicants should have an engineering degree and an EIT certificate is preferred. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil3D is beneficial. This full-time position offers an active participant role in an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Active participation in employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineer with site studies and designs.
• Perform site layout, grading, utility layout, and drainage.
• Complete projects with specified objectives.
• Perform administrative duties for civil/site projects.
• Work independently on small projects or assist on larger ones.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

3D modeling

Education

Engineering degree (Civil or related discipline)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Job description

Role

Civil Designer / EIT

Responsibilities

In the role of Civil Designer / EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation.
• Perform overall site layout, grading, utility layout and drainage.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more‑senior engineers on larger projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Civil or related discipline).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of “Civil Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil3D, 3D modeling, and plan production.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

United States - Ohio - Cincinnati

Other Locations

United States - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, United States - Ohio - Columbus, United States - Ohio - Cleveland

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

April 13 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.