Civil Senior Designer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Civil Senior Designer to create detailed civil design layouts and finished plans for complex projects. You will lead drafting activities, review outputs for accuracy, and coordinate with engineering teams on multiple tasks in a hybrid office/remote setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 4+ years of civil design experience, with advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D skills and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 4+ years of civil design and layout experience.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Strong drafting techniques and accuracy.
• Proficiency in math and trig functions.
• Familiarity with civil codes for site development and earthwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil design layouts and drafting drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness and spec compliance.
• Coordinate tasks with engineering teams and external resources.
• Convert between state plane and plant coordinates for layout accuracy.
• Incorporate red-line markups and finalize drawings.

Skills

Drafting techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Math and trig

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Role Summary

The Civil Senior Designer is a high-level drafting and design professional responsible for creating detailed layout drawings and finished plans for various civil engineering projects. This position involves working on custom jobs that include field surveys, design sketches, engineering support, and finalization of construction drawings. The senior-level role may also serve as a discipline lead, overseeing project resources and ensuring the accuracy and quality of all design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil design layouts and drafting drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate project tasks, collaborating with engineering teams and internal/external resources.
• Perform conversions between state plane coordinates and plant coordinates for precise layout.
• Incorporate red-line markups and corrections to finalized drawings.
• Conduct interference checks and assess constructability of design drawings.
• Support field surveys and translate survey data into design documents.
• Assist junior drafters with technical questions and project tasks.
• Ensure drawings adhere to civil codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed dimensional and bill of material checks as part of quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline with a focus in civil/structural design preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of civil design and layout experience.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Strong drafting techniques and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in general math and trigonometry functions.
• Knowledge of civil codes and standards relevant to site development, storm drainage, water distribution, sanitary systems, and earthwork.
• Experience with industrial site development, permitting, grading, and earthwork.
• Strong PC skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Availability for occasional overtime.

Publishing Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 hourly. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. We are a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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