Junior Civil Designer: Site Design & Grading

DOWL; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL in Reno, NV is hiring an entry-level Civil Designer 1 to support the design and production of site development plans. You’ll assist engineers and senior designers with drafting, modeling, and plan sets for layout, grading, drainage, and utilities on public and private projects.

The role emphasizes learning Civil 3D, plan set standards, and collaboration within a team. We offer on-site work, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in civil/site design as part of a respected regional firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (internship or relevant coursework in civil/site design preferred).
• EIT/EI within 6 months of hire.
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Site layout and grading.
• Utility plans and profiles.
• Street plans and profiles.
• Construction plans.
• Quantity takeoffs and storm calculations.
• RFI and submittal review, construction observation and record drawings.
• Developing and modifying drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Vehicle Tracking

Plan Layouts

Drafting basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Site Design

Tools

Civil 3D Surfaces

Plan Set Sheets

Job description

DOWL in Reno, NV is hiring an entry-level Civil Designer 1 to support the design and production of site development plans. You’ll assist engineers and senior designers with drafting, modeling, and plan sets for layout, grading, drainage, and utilities on public and private projects.

The role emphasizes learning Civil 3D, plan set standards, and collaboration within a team. We offer on-site work, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in civil/site design as part of a respected regional firm.