Civil Designer

Job Overview:

Civil designer to perform a variety of design work to support civil engineers in the initial planning and design phases of projects. Develop detailed design drawings to support a varying portfolio of projects for Federal and commercial clients including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, local authorities (nationwide), commercial retail companies, oil and gas providers and various coastal protection authorities.

Examples of civil design work include: highway plans and profiles, railroad track alignment and profiles, site civil plans, yard utility plans, drainage plans and pipe profiles, traffic signal plans, temporary traffic control or maintenance of traffic plans, storm water management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, levee and earthwork grading plans, lined detention pond plans, sign and pavement marking plans, topographic and flood boundary plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed civil, utility and transportation related drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software, primarily using Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with and consult Engineers and other discipline Engineers/Designers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve technical issues.
• Conform to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may include collecting and compiling field data as required and assisting with preparation of material estimates.
• Organizes own work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Communicates information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Contributes to a team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Has basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in civil engineering technology.
• Requires Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology (or related degree). Bachelors degree preferred.
• 5+ years related design experience.
• Strong computer skills including training and/or experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or MicroStation, etc. and with Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a plus.
• REVIT experience a plus
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent short-term field assignments.

About Aptim

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
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