Staff Civil Designer (GA or NC)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: February 20, 2026
Job ID: 644071
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Civil Designer
Location: Atlanta GA 30319 OR Charlotte NC 28273
Contract length: 12-month Contract
Pay: $47.25/hr - $57.75/hr
- Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years related experience is Required OR
- Associate Degree and minimum 8 years related experience is Required OR
- High School and minimum 9 years progressive detailing and design experience is Required
- Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Excel to develop the design deliverables
- MicroStation experience a plus
- Knowledge in design, calculations and design systems
- 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 and multi-office 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
- Proven ability to manage multiple, competing projects and meet tight deadlines
- Perform various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of permitting, construction, and environmental plans and documentation as part of a project team
- Will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients
- Design civil engineering projects including utilities and pipeline design, site design, land development, permanent and temporary access roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control
- Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
- Execute a variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches
- Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects
- Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements
- Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule
- Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading
- Review schedules, budgets and project criteria and apply to civil design and layouts
- Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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