Senior Civil Design Lead: Onshore Earthworks & Drainage

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Civil Designer to lead civil earthworks design for onshore facilities and site development.

You will review and develop grading, drainage, and site preparation plans, mentor junior designers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure accuracy, safety, and project success. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing civil design drawings, interpreting survey and geotechnical data, and supporting field activities and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in drafting, civil design or related field.
• Over 10 years of civil design experience, preferably in industrial projects.
• Strong ability to interpret survey, geotechnical data and drawings with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of civil design drawings for onshore facilities.
• Develop grading, drainage, and site preparation plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure design quality and constructability.
• Support field activities and project planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or technical diploma in drafting/ civil design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Survey data analysis

Point cloud data

MS Office

Job description

Socket.dev in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Civil Designer to lead civil earthworks design for onshore facilities and site development.

You will review and develop grading, drainage, and site preparation plans, mentor junior designers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure accuracy, safety, and project success. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing civil design drawings, interpreting survey and geotechnical data, and supporting field activities and