Civil Senior Designer

GDH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

GDH in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil Senior Designer to produce detailed civil layout drawings and finished plans for diverse projects. The role involves field surveys, design support, and finalization of construction drawings, with potential to serve as discipline lead and oversee resources.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and 4+ years of civil design experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, strong drafting skills, and knowledge of civil codes are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, Civil/structural focus preferred.
• 4+ years of civil design and layout experience.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Strong drafting techniques and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in math and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of civil codes and standards for site development and earthwork.
• Experience with industrial site development, permits, grading, and earthwork.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil design layouts and drafting drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specs.
• Coordinate project tasks with engineering teams and resources.
• Convert state plane coordinates to plant coordinates for layout.
• Incorporate red-line markups and corrections to drawings.
• Perform interference checks and assess constructability.
• Support field surveys and translate survey data into design documents.
• Assist junior drafters with technical questions.
• Ensure drawings adhere to civil codes and project requirements.
• Perform BOM checks as part of QA.

Skills

Drafting

Detail oriented

Math & trigonometry

Communication

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.

Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $50.00 – $55.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.