Senior Civil Designer - Public Works

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Civil Designer IV to support Public Works projects focused on municipal utilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, and storm drainage. The role collaborates with engineers to translate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses into constructible plan sets, while leading junior designers and ensuring CAD standards across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of design experience, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total related design experience.
• Strong emphasis on municipal utility/public works projects.
• Experience supporting City of Houston or similar municipal agencies preferred.
• Proven ability to lead/mentor technical staff.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for municipal utility and drainage design.
• MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advanced civil design drawings for municipal water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems, including plan-and-profile sheets, details, and quantities
• Develop design deliverables using AutoCAD and Civil 3D primarily for utility, conveyance, and drainage infrastructure
• Apply City of Houston standards and IDM criteria; limited TXDOT coordination as required
• Support the preparation of plan and profile drawings informed by hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses provided by engineering staff
• Coordinate utility layouts with existing infrastructure, drainage systems, and limited roadway elements as needed
• Provide technical guidance and quality review for junior designers and drafters
• Interface with project engineers, project managers, and municipal clients to support project delivery
• Assist with constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and preparation of technical documents
• Maintain CAD standards, file organization, and data integrity throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic design

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Mentoring

Public works experience

Education

Associate's degree

Technical Certificate

10+ years of related design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Senior Civil Designer - Public Works (Architecture)

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Designer to join our Public Works team in Houston, TX!

This role supports municipal utility and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems serving treatment facilities and municipal systems.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm delivering practical, innovative solutions to public-sector clients. Our Houston team works closely with the City of Houston, and other local agencies on critical public infrastructure projects that directly impact more than seven million residents across the Houston region.

Primary Function:

The Senior Civil Designer IV independently performs the most advanced civil drafting and design tasks in support of municipal utility and public works projects in the Houston area. This role works closely with engineers to translate hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses into clear, constructible plan sets for sanitary sewer, water pipelines serving water and wastewater treatment facilities, force mains, and storm drainage systems.

This position is primarily focused on municipal utility infrastructure rather than roadway or TXDOT transportation design.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare advanced civil design drawings for municipal water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems, including plan-and-profile sheets, details, and quantities
• Develop design deliverables using AutoCAD and Civil 3D primarily for utility, conveyance, and drainage infrastructure (experience with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer is a plus)
• Apply City of Houston standards and Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) criteria; limited TXDOT coordination as required
• Support the preparation of plan and profile drawings informed by hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses provided by engineering staff
• Coordinate utility layouts with existing infrastructure, drainage systems, and limited roadway elements as needed
• Provide technical guidance and quality review for junior designers and drafters
• Interface with project engineers, project managers, and municipal clients to support project delivery
• Assist with constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and preparation of technical documents
• Maintain CAD standards, file organization, and data integrity throughout the project lifecycle

Education & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or Technical Certificate preferred
• 10+ years of total related design experience
• Strong emphasis on municipal utility and public works projects
• Demonstrated experience supporting the City of Houston or similar municipal agencies is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead / mentor technical staff
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for municipal utility, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage design
• MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer experience a plus but not required
• Working understanding of H&H (hydrologic and hydraulic) related to storm drainage and utility infrastructure
• Strong understanding of municipal utility standards and public works design practices

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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