Transportation Civil Designer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC seeks a Transportation Civil Designer for a 12+ month contract in the Austin/Dallas area (onsite). The role requires extensive Civil 3D, ORD or OBM experience and a strong CAD background to develop comprehensive drawings and construction documents.

You will collaborate with engineers and designers, ensuring CAD standards are followed and design packages are accurate. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• 7 to 15+ years of experience supporting Civil Design Projects (bridges, roadways, highways).
• Must have Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer or OpenBridge Designer.
• Bachelor degree in drafting technology or related field or Associate degree with related experience.
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and Excel for design deliverables.
• Strong CAD standards, design disciplines, and multi-discipline collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and produce detailed design drawings and construction documents using ORD, OBM, and Civil 3D.
• Prepare plan sets, profiles, details, and plot drawings for design submittals.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to integrate electrical systems into project designs.
• Apply CAD standards and templates to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide guidance to junior drafters and support training needs.
• Contribute to CAD workflow improvements and best practices.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Civil design

MicroStation

Excel

Education

Bachelor degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

OpenBridge Designer (OBM)

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Transportation Civil Designer. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Austin, TX / Dallas, TX (Onsite).

Job ID:26-24422

Pay Range: $42 - $45/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 which 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.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Must have min 7 to 15+ years of experience supporting Civil Design Projects e.g. Briges, Roadways and or Highways.
• Software Requirement: Civil 3D AND OpenRoads Designer (ORD) OR OpenBridge Designer (OBM).
• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience Required OR Associate Degree and 8 years related experience Required OR 9 years progressive detailing and design experience.
• 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 and strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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