Staff Civil Designer

Job Title: Staff Civil Designer
Location: Dallas, TX 75240
Contract length: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $47/hr - $51/hr


Staff Civil Designer Qualifications
  • 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. 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
Staff Civil Designer Description
  • 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.

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