Senior Civil Designer

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in civil/structural design or drafting

• Proficiency with the following tools Tekla, Inventor, or Advanced Steel for design work; and Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat for project documentation

• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, industrial, or heavy construction projects.

• Strong understanding of civil/structural drawings, detailing practices, document control, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to travel into the field (approximately 20%-30% of the time) for assignments and/or emergency design work in all five boroughs.

• Ability to work overtime to meet critical deadlines/perform emergency work.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Background in steel, structural, or fabrication detailing with strong knowledge in industry standards

• Experience producing shop/fabrication drawings for field execution with a strong eye for constructability/practicality of designs.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor designers, prioritize workload, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong proficiency in Tekla.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Civil Designer to serve as a critical link between engineering, fabrication, and construction by transforming engineering concepts int accurate, build-ready drawings and deliverables.

Duties:

• Convert engineering design packages into precise, build-ready fabrication drawings.

• Review and interpret civil and structural designs to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements, while collaborating closely with engineering teams to clarify intent and resolve discrepancies.

• Review and provide quality assurance of drawings prepared by junior and mid-level designers for compliance with company standards and constructability requirements.

• Revise drawings based on feedback and project updates, and ensure all deliverables meet applicable industry standards, codes, and quality expectations.

• Provide field support during construction and fabrication activities, including resolving design issues, evaluating constructability concerns, and incorporating lessons learned into future designs.

• Serve as the technical lead for the design team, providing mentoring, training, and day-to-day guidance to junior and mid-level designers while helping to preserve and transfer critical institutional knowledge.

Contract: 6 months to hire