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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
- Posted
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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