Site Civil Designer - Civil 3D & 3D Coordination

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and engineering firm is seeking a Site Civil Engineer Designer in Olympia, WA. The role involves delivering site civil projects, utilizing Civil 3D for design improvements, and collaborating with a multi-discipline team. Candidates should have a technical degree and 3+ years of pertinent experience. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred. This full-time position emphasizes a culture of inclusion and active participation in team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in site civil design.
• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• Technically qualified with 3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multi-discipline teams to maintain project design intent.
• Develop site civil design improvements in Civil 3D.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings in Civil 3D.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational traits

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Site Civil Engineer Designer to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial, industrial, and municipal projects from concept through construction documents — working alongside a collaborative group of engineers and designers who take pride in their craft and support each other’s growth.

In the role of Civil 3D Designer - Site Civil, we'll count on you to:

• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and a multi-discipline team to maintain design intent and model integrity as projects evolve.
• Apply AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu for redline markups.
• Support the design and production of site civil construction documents related to Federal, Power, Architectural, Water/Wastewater, and Industrial Clients.
• Develop site civil design improvements in Civil 3D including site layout of driveways, parking and sidewalks, grading, storm water management, drainage, utility systems, and erosion and sediment control.
• Build and manage surface and utility profile models in Civil 3D including gravity and pressure pipe networks.
• Develop and prepare detailed construction drawings in Civil 3D to ensure that the files and plans adhere to HDR and/or client standards.
• Organize and manage model files, references, and data shortcuts to keep projects running smoothly.
• Demonstrate an understanding of site civil design concepts including earthwork, surfaces, site grading, profiles and pipe networks.
• Apply familiarity with Revit to coordinate workflows between Civil 3D and architectural/structural BIM models.
• Apply knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for project collaboration and document management.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in site civil design, using Civil 3D
• Understanding of site civil design concepts, industry standards and practices
• Navisworks, MicroStation and OpenRoads experience is welcomed

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Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-Washington-Olympia

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Mar 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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