Civil Designer

Seeking a talented, detaildriven Civil Designer to join our collaborative team and work alongside engineers, architects, and planners to deliver exceptional design solutions.
Locations: Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN

As a Civil Designer at HGA, you will play a key role in supporting civil engineering projects-developing site plans, grading and drainage designs, utility layouts, and other essential civil components.

Become part of HGA's awardwinning, interdisciplinary Civil Engineering group and contribute to the design and documentation of site development and infrastructure improvements for a wide range of building projects.

In this role you will:

Work independently to complete civil engineering responsibilities and coordinate activities with the integrated A/E project team.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Director and project team to provide quality service and solutions in response to the client's needs and project schedule.
• Prepare design and documentation of project solutions consistent with HGA's criteria and practices.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities and prepare required documentation to obtain site plan approvals and permits.
• Complete civil engineering design tasks including roadway layout, parking layout, pavement design, site grading, storm water management design and report writings, site utility design, and building utility service connections.
• Make computations using engineering principles as required for civil design tasks such as earthwork volumes, storm water discharge, storm water management design, utility pipe sizing and pavement design.
• Edit site work specification sections.
• Provide construction phase services including site visits, respond to bidders, review submittals, review change orders and prepare punch list.

You will need to have:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design of site improvements for commercial, government, healthcare, or higher education project types.
• Demonstrated ability in the design of site improvements for complex projects.
• Experienced with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, WinSLAMM/MIDS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with local zoning and permitting regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $73,500 - $89,600 depending on location, qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you'll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers-help us shape what's next.

Learn more about us here

Application Requirements & Instructions

Please submit resume for consideration