Civil Designer
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Staff Civil Designer
Location:
Bloomington, MN
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
- Position Type:
Contract to Hire - Contract Duration: 10 months
- Pay Rate: $42.00–$47.00 / Hour (USD)
- Travel Requirements:
Up to 5% travel; expenses will be reimbursed. No driving required in this role. - Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]
A Staff Civil Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, preparation of figures and construction plans and specifications, and report preparation, as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients, primarily supporting local government clients in the upper Midwest, as well as utilities and industrial clients.
Key Responsibilities- Execute a variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods, software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.), and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
- Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
- Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule.
- Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
- Review schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
- Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner.
- Coordinate design and drawing production tasks with project team members.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Expert understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
- Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
- Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years of related experience required; OR
- Associate's Degree and 8 years of related experience required; OR
- 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of related civil design experience, OR Associate's Degree with 8 years of related experience, OR 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
Physical Requirements
- Eligible for flex schedule.
- Up to 5% travel required; travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- No driving required in this role.
This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years, operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally. With more than 14,500 employee-owners and over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, the firm serves sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage in complex, consequential projects such as major airport expansions and large-scale energy infrastructure.
AboutGTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-11434
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