Civil Designer (Wilmington)

G3 Engineering & Surveying; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Energetic company culture

Job summary

G3 Engineering & Surveying in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Civil Designer to turn concepts into buildable civil plans for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. You will work with engineers, surveyors, and clients using Civil 3D to produce detailed plans that meet standards and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes site grading, drainage, water and sewer design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver high-quality construction documents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated experience
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Site grading and layout
• Drainage and stormwater design
• Water and sewer system design
• Sediment and erosion control
• Preparation of civil construction plans
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in high-quality plans
• Tech savvy comfortable working with engineering software, plans, calculations, and technical data
• Collaborative approach recognizing the value of teamwork
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to your audience
• Eager to expand your skills to take on increasingly complex projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil design and construction plans, including notes, details, plan and profile sheets, and cross-sections.
• Design water, sewer, stormwater, roadway, and drainage systems for a variety of land development projects.
• Develop preliminary site layouts by interpreting zoning requirements and transforming conceptual designs into engineering plans.
• Assist with grading, stormwater layouts, roadway profiles, and utility profiles while identifying potential conflicts early in the design process.
• Create construction cost estimates, engineering drawings, and contract documents.
• Assist the permitting team with the preparation and submission of project permitting packages.
• Conduct fieldwork, research, documentation, and drafting of engineering data as needed.
• Coordinate plan sets and incorporate designs and direction from lead engineers.
• Review plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and municipal requirements.
• Prepare contract documents suitable for bidding.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, municipalities, and the public regarding design and construction matters.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Surveyors to identify design challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Site grading & layout

Drainage design

Stormwater design

Water and sewer design

Detail-oriented

Engineering software literacy

Teamwork

Explain technical info

Growth mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’re looking for a talented Civil Designer to join our team in Wilmington, NC and play a key role in bringing land development projects from concept to construction. If you enjoy turning engineering concepts into precise, buildable plans and thrive on solving real-world design challenges, this may be a great opportunity for you.

As a Civil Designer, you’ll work closely with Engineers, Project Managers, Surveyors, contractors, and clients to develop high-quality civil engineering plans for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Using Civil 3D and other specialized design software, you’ll transform project specifications and concepts into detailed plans that meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

This multi-faceted role includes the following key areas of responsibility:

• Prepare detailed civil design and construction plans, including notes, details, plan and profile sheets, and cross-sections.
• Design water, sewer, stormwater, roadway, and drainage systems for a variety of land development projects.
• Develop preliminary site layouts by interpreting zoning requirements and transforming conceptual designs into engineering plans.
• Assist with grading, stormwater layouts, roadway profiles, and utility profiles while identifying potential conflicts early in the design process.
• Create construction cost estimates, engineering drawings, and contract documents.
• Assist the permitting team with the preparation and submission of project permitting packages.
• Conduct fieldwork, research, documentation, and drafting of engineering data as needed.
• Coordinate plan sets and incorporate designs and direction from lead engineers.
• Review plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and municipal requirements.
• Prepare contract documents suitable for bidding.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, municipalities, and the public regarding design and construction matters.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Surveyors to identify design challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Join Us?

Every successful project starts with a well-designed plan. In this role, your work will directly influence how communities, businesses, infrastructure, and properties are developed. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse land development projects and collaborate with experienced professionals.

If you’re ready to put your civil design skills to work on projects that make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Bring

• 3+ years demonstrated experience
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Site grading and layout
• Drainage and stormwater design
• Water and sewer system design
• Sediment and erosion control
• Preparation of civil construction plans
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in high-quality plans
• Tech savvy comfortable working with engineering software, plans, calculations, and technical data
• Collaborative approach recognizing the value of teamwork
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to your audience
• Eager to expand your skills to take on increasingly complex projects

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Medical (75% of premium paid for employees), dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Paid company holidays
• A genuinely fun and energetic company culture