Staff Civil Designer

ESPO Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401k after necessary waiting periods

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Staff Civil Designer in Dallas, TX for a 6-month contract. The role involves developing design deliverables for various infrastructure projects, requiring expertise in software like OpenRoads Designer and Civil 3D. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or an Associate Degree with 8 years of experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO and Health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years related experience required for Bachelor Degree holders.
• 8 years experience needed for Associate Degree holders.
• Alternative option includes 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify detailed design drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate closely with engineers and other disciplines.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings.

Skills

Expert understanding of design software such as AutoCAD

Expert knowledge in design calculations and design systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree and 8 years related experience

9 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

OpenBridge Designer (OBM)

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Staff Civil Designer - Dallas, TX - 6 month contract

Job Description

The Transportation Civil Designer plays a key role in supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams by developing high-quality design and drafting deliverables for a wide range of infrastructure and electrical projects. This position requires advanced proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM) and Civil 3D, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to industry and client standards.

• Develop, produce, and modify detailed design drawings and construction documents using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM) and Civil 3D.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, and design concepts to independently generate complete and accurate drawing packages.
• Prepare and revise plan sets, profiles, details, and plot drawings for design submittals and construction documentation.
• Apply and enforce company, client, and industry CAD standards, supporting consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
• Utilize and maintain CAD standards, templates, and detail libraries to streamline production and improve drafting efficiency.
• Identify design conflicts or inconsistencies and proactively propose practical, technically sound solutions.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support design development through redline incorporation, field markups, and as-built documentation updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD workflows, standards, and best practices.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior drafters or team members as needed.
• Collaborate on projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Support compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience
• Required or
• Associate Degree and 8 years related experience
• Required or9 years progressive detailing and design experience.

Required

• Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

ESPO Corporation

www.espocorp.com, 630-789-2525, View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.