Assistant Civil Designer

Assistant Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Our client is seeking an Assistant Civil Designer to join their growing engineering team in Kansas City, MO. This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity for an early-career civil design professional looking to gain experience on a diverse range of infrastructure, land development, and utility projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you will contribute to the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for projects serving a variety of industries and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of civil engineering projects, including:
  • Site development
  • Land development
  • Roadway design
  • Storm drainage systems
  • Stormwater management facilities
  • Water and sanitary sewer utilities
  • Sediment and erosion control
  • Traffic control plans
  • Airport and facility site design
• Prepare civil design drawings and construction documents using industry-standard CAD software.
• Assist with drawing production, design layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation for projects of varying complexity.
• Develop initial design concepts, sketches, markups, and revisions for ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, surveys, drawings, and topographic or geologic data to support project planning and design.
• Interpret and apply applicable engineering codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Perform excavation, grading, dredging, and earthwork volume calculations.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and design criteria throughout project execution.
• Maintain organized drawing files, revisions, plot files, and project documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams to resolve design issues and meet project objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned while complying with all company safety policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• One of the following is required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience; or
  • Associate degree with at least 3 years of related experience; or
  • 4+ years of progressive civil detailing and design experience.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of civil engineering design principles, calculations, and drafting practices.
• Familiarity with civil site development, utility layouts, grading, drainage, and related engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple drawing revisions and project files.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting land development or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to utility, transportation, municipal, or aviation projects.
• Familiarity with civil engineering design standards and permitting requirements.