Sr. Civil Design 3D

Apex Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

ESP P eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Civil 3D Designer to develop detailed civil design drawings and 3D models for large-scale industrial projects using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

You will lead FEED to IFC packages, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive drafting standards, with 12+ years of civil design experience and ACP preferred.

This onsite role emphasizes modeling, grading, drainage, paving, and collaboration within a world-class engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GeoPak is a plus.
• Minimum 12 years of civil design experience.
• ACP in Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare civil design drawings and models for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Produce complete civil design packages from FEED through IFC.
• Create and maintain Civil 3D models: subassemblies, corridors, alignments, profiles, feature lines.
• Generate grading surfaces and earthwork calculations for material takeoffs.
• Develop and manage Civil 3D templates, code sets, and drafting standards.
• Lead preparation of civil design packages aligning with project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design inputs.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Design grading, drainage, paving, and roadway systems using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Skills

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

GeoPak

ACP Civil 3D

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job#: 3054519

Job Description:

Senior Civil 3D Designer

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil 3D Designer to join a growing engineering team supporting large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for developing engineering drawings and 3D design models for grading, drainage, paving, and roadway systems using Autodesk Civil 3D. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience producing detailed civil designs from conceptual engineering through construction deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare civil design drawings and models for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Produce complete civil design packages from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through Issued for Construction (IFC) phases.
• Create and maintain detailed Civil 3D models, including subassemblies, corridors, alignments, profiles, and feature lines.
• Generate grading surfaces and earthwork calculations to support accurate material quantity and volume takeoffs.
• Develop, implement, and manage Civil 3D templates, code sets, and drafting standards.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive civil design packages that align with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate design inputs and maintain overall design quality.
• Perform quality reviews of models and drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Design grading, drainage, paving, and roadway systems using Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Continuously improve design workflows and modeling techniques to support efficient project execution and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree, drafting certificate, or additional coursework in drafting/design is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of civil design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GeoPak is a plus.
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Civil 3D preferred.
• 10+ years of experience creating and managing:
• Alignments
• Profiles and Profile Views
• Assemblies
• Corridors
• Automatic Labeling
• Section Views and Cross Sections

Preferred Experience

• Industrial facility, heavy civil, energy, utility, or infrastructure project experience.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design standards and construction documentation.
• Experience supporting projects through all phases of engineering and construction.

Work Environment

This position includes work in both office and field environments. Occasional site visits may be required, including industrial facilities and active construction sites. Candidates should be comfortable working around equipment, varying noise levels, and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects while leveraging advanced Civil 3D modeling and design expertise. The role offers significant involvement across all project phases and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.