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Senior Civil Designer

  • New York, NY, United States

From $60 USD / hour

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Pay
From $60 USD / hour
Experience
5+ years of experience in civil/structural design or drafting
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in civil/structural design or drafting
  • Proficiency with AutoDesk, AutoCad or Revit for Steel Detailing and 3D Modeling; 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, Inventor or Advance Steel for 3D Modeling and Steel Detailing

Job Description

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.
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Skills

  • Structural engineering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • 3D modelling
  • Bluebeam
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Tekla
  • Design package
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Coaching

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