Civil/Utility Designer

H; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits package

Professional work environment

Job summary

H&H is seeking a motivated Civil/Utility Designer to support utility-focused highway and civil design projects. This role emphasizes precision, accuracy, and meeting owner standards, with clear communication to colleagues and clients.

As a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm, H&H offers a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth across 32 offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Civil concentration.
• Two to five years of utility-related experience.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• New York State EIT certification.
• Ability to read and interpret contract plans and blueprints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop utility conflict plans for heavy civil and site-related projects.
• Read and interpret contract plans and blueprints.
• Design and develop utility realignment plans and coordinate with utility owners.
• Prepare client-specific utility documentation using Microsoft Word.
• Prepare utility cost estimates for work associated with utility relocation plans.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BE/BS)

New York State EIT certification

Excellent reading of contract plans and blueprints

Strong verbal and written communication

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam/Adobe

Teams

Job description

H&H is seeking a motivated Civil/Utility Designer to support utility-focused highway and civil design projects. This role is responsible for developing and coordinating utility designs with an emphasis on precision, accuracy, and meeting or exceeding owner standards. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with colleagues and clients and bring a detail-oriented approach to utility design and coordination.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop utility conflict plans for heavy civil and site-related projects.
• Read and interpret contract plans and blueprints.
• Design and develop utility realignment plans and coordinate with utility owners.
• Prepare client-specific utility documentation using Microsoft Word.
• Prepare utility cost estimates for work associated with utility relocation plans.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, either a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Science (BS), with a concentration in Civil Engineering.
• Two to five years of utility-related experience.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• General computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.
• New York State Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Ability to read and interpret contract plans and blueprints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively with colleagues and clients.

Software and Technical Skills

Experience using the following software in a production environment:

• CAD: MicroStation V8i and the latest version of AutoCAD.
• Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel.
• Word Processing: Microsoft Word.
• Database: Teams, as listed in the source description.
• Graphics and Document Review: Bluebeam and Adobe software.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, and calculators.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, with frequent walking and standing.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, balance, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to frequently lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary range — $80,000-100,000 annually. Salary commensurate with level of experience.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k).

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS