Senior Civil Designer

Mahoney Engineering; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Civil CAD Designer to produce high-quality civil engineering drawings and collaborate with engineers on land development projects. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in civil drafting and advanced skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This full-time position offers a hybrid work option and competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Continuing education (PDH)

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and FSA options

Long-term and short-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in civil drafting/design for land development.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Maintain and enforce CAD standards across all projects.
• Communicate with engineers and project managers.

Skills

Civil Drafting/Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Construction Design Methods

Document Management Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Drafting Technology

Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

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This range is provided by Mahoney Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$72,800.00/yr - $106,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid Option Available)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Mahoney Engineering

Mahoney Engineering is a land development firm based in Austin, Texas, focused on delivering custom, predictive solutions across the project life cycle. As a growing firm in the Austin market, we strive to be an essential player in civil engineering through mentorship, collaboration, and technical excellence.

We’re a small, focused team passionate about building meaningful client relationships and a high-integrity culture. We value people who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven to grow their skills.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil CAD Designer to join our Site Development Team in Austin. The ideal candidate will have deep technical experience in Civil 3D and a passion for producing high-quality, efficient site development plans. This is a hands-on design position involving technical drafting, CAD standards oversight, and collaboration with engineers and project managers throughout the lifecycle of land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, utilities, drainage, and roadway plans
• Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Set up and manage sheet sets, drawing databases, and Civil 3D data shortcuts
• Draft engineering plans based on verbal instructions, redlines, and conceptual sketches
• Maintain and enforce CAD standards across all projects
• Support construction documentation, including preparing field-ready drawing sets
• Archive technical documentation per Mahoney Engineering protocols
• Communicate and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and team members
• Contribute to mentoring junior CAD staff as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil drafting/design for land development
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including pipe networks, surfaces, profiles, data shortcuts, and corridor modeling
• Solid understanding of construction design methods
• Familiarity with XREFs and document management systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Post-secondary education in Drafting Technology or Civil Engineering Technology preferred
• Hourly Range: $35.00 – $51.00/hour
• Annual Equivalent: $72,800 – $106,000 (based on a 40-hour work week)
• Additional Benefits Include:
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Continuing education (PDH)
• Performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and FSA options
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a portfolio or example of relevant design work to [e-mail]. Please use the subject line: Senior Civil CAD Designer – [Your Name].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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