Technical Designer Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship-driven team

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Technical Design Engineer to support private land development projects. The role focuses on detailed civil site design, construction documents, and permitting across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

You will collaborate with engineers, PMs, and design staff to deliver high-quality work while balancing shifting project needs. The team emphasizes mentorship, hands-on leadership, and strong community engagement in the region.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in civil site design and land development.
• Strong drafting and technical production skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed civil site designs for private land development projects.
• Create construction documents and support the permitting process.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and design staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work on a mix of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Adapt to shifting project needs while maintaining technical accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Civil site design

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Tools

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

US-3D software

Job description

Join a well-established civil engineering firm as a Technical Design Engineer supporting private land development projects in the Austin area. With over 5,000 projects completed statewide, this team specializes in retail, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and office developments. Known for its collaborative culture and strong mentorship, the firm offers hands-on leadership, career growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to community engagement through initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program.

What you'll be doing:

Develop and produce detailed civil site designs for private land development projects

Create construction documents and support the permitting process

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and design staff to ensure high-quality deliverables

Work on a mix of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments

Adapt to shifting project needs while maintaining technical accuracy and efficiency

What we're looking for:

5–10 years of experience in civil site design and land development

Proficient with Civil 3D, Bluebeam (BV), and US-3D software

Strong drafting and technical production skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

More reasons to apply:

Bonus opportunities tied to performance and project success

Clear path for advancement within a supportive, mentorship-driven team

Flexible, collaborative environment with exposure to a wide variety of project types