Civil Designer/Senior Civil Designer

Timmons Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group is seeking a talented Civil Designer or Senior Civil Designer to join our Land Development Group in Charleston, SC. You will perform civil site design tasks for a variety of land development projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values teamwork and ownership of outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, conducting QA/QC, and contributing to proposals and client communications, with opportunities to act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Qualifications

• At least five years of civil design experience.
• Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop financial project management skills through assigned work.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, professional mindset with a focus on client success.

Responsibilities

• Direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Lead civil site design tasks across diverse land development projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure technical accuracy.
• Make design decisions aligned with client goals and timelines.
• Support construction oversight and respond to inquiries.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Act as technical expert on projects; serve as Project Manager on smaller scope projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Client focus

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is looking for a talented Civil Designer or Senior Civil Designer to join our dynamic Land Development Group in Charleston, SC. The qualified individual will perform civil site design tasks for a variety of land development projects. The complexity and fast paced nature of our client’s needs creates a dynamic environment for our team members and fosters a culture of teamwork, diverse training opportunities, and builds a sense of ownership in the successful outcome of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following:

• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Lead and execute civil site design tasks across diverse land development projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure technical accuracy.
• Make impactful design decisions that align with client goals and project timelines.
• Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, or financial challenges.
• Support construction oversight and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• An ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil design experience.
• Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop financial project management skills through assigned project work and assigned project management assignments.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, professional mindset with a focus on client success.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About Timmons Group

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.