Senior Civil Designer

About This Role

Lead the design and development of civil construction plans for wind and solar energy projects, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of conceptual designs into detailed, high-quality working documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools
• Oversee the development of preliminary layouts and detailed final designs, ensuring integration with engineering notes, sketches, survey base maps, shapefiles, topographic and planimetric mapping, and using Vehicle Tracking
• Spearhead the preparation and execution of civil construction plans for wind and solar energy projects, including site layouts, roadway alignments, profiles, cross sections, drainage designs, complex grading schemes, erosion control, and detailed construction specifications
• Conduct thorough reviews of drawings and project deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements and industry best practices
• Serve as a senior point of contact and coordinate closely with project management and engineering teams to align efforts, manage expectations, and drive project milestones to completion
• Implement and maintain document control systems to ensure all revisions and project-related information are systematically organized and accessible
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, pivoting quickly in response to changing project needs and timelines
• Create a collaborative environment within multi-disciplinary teams and provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff
• Utilize advanced Civil 3D capabilities, including surface and corridor creation, pipe networks, grading tools, and Sheet Set Manager procedures
• Develop, implement, and adhere to advanced CAD standards and structured programs to streamline design processes and reduce design time
• Excel in verbal and written communication, presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• 5-7 years of high-level experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools
• Demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex civil design projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Drafting/Design, or in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of Civil 3D project organization, advanced drawing structures, and adherence to CAD industry standards, and GIS tools
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple complex tasks concurrently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Drafting/Design, or in a related field
• 5-7 years of high-level experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools with a demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex civil design projects.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Experience in Renewable Energy and/or Oil and Gas

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits