Civil 3d Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Civil 3D Designer (Career CAD Professional)

Build Complex Site Projects. Own the Design. Grow as a Civil 3D Power User.

We’re looking for a high-level Civil 3D Designer who wants to build a long-term career doing what they do best— complex, hands-on design work . This is not a stepping-stone role—it’s an opportunity to become a go-to technical expert working on large-scale, high-impact civil and environmental projects from concept through construction.

If you enjoy tackling challenging grading, landfill, remediation, and industrial projects—and want to be part of a team that truly values technical expertise—this is the role for you.

• Take ownership of Civil 3D production on large, complex site development and environmental projects
• Design grading plans, site layouts, and earthwork models for landfills, remediation sites, ash ponds, utilities, and industrial facilities
• Build and manage surfaces, grading models, and cut/fill analyses for large-acreage sites
• Develop alignments, profiles, and site access layouts for civil infrastructure
• Create and maintain stormwater pipe networks and utility systems
• Leverage advanced Civil 3D tools including feature lines, corridors, grading groups, data shortcuts, and sheet sets
• Work closely with engineers to bring designs to life with accurate, construction-ready drawings
• Support stormwater design and multidisciplinary project coordination
• Mentor junior designers and help elevate overall CAD standards and workflows

• 5+ years of Civil 3D experience working on real-world civil design projects (not just basic drafting)
• Deep experience with grading design, surfaces, and earthwork calculations
• Proven ability to work on large-scale, complex sites (100+ acres)
• Strong understanding of pipe networks, alignments, profiles, and stormwater systems
• Comfortable serving as a Civil 3D power user supporting engineering teams
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Clear interest in building a long-term career as a designer (not transitioning to engineering management)

• Landfills, remediation, or heavy earthwork projects
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, Map 3D, or Subassembly Composer
• Experience with survey data, datums, and geospatial workflows
• Exposure to stormwater management and drainage design
• Experience mentoring or reviewing work of junior designers

• Work on large, technically challenging projects you won’t find in typical site design roles
• Be part of a strong Civil 3D-focused culture that values technical expertise
• Join a team with long tenure and real stability —people stay and grow here
• Opportunity to become a true subject matter expert and leader within design
• Collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged, not siloed

• Hybrid schedule: typically 2–3 days in-office
• Flexible hours with core collaboration time from 10 AM – 3 PM
• Locations include:
• Kennesaw & Midtown Atlanta, GA (preferred)
• Birmingham, AL | Austin, TX | Tampa, FL | Raleigh & Charlotte, NC | Knoxville, TN | Boca Raton & Pensacola, FL
• Work alongside a highly collaborative, technically strong team focused on delivering high-quality design

This is a role built for career Civil 3D professionals who want to grow in their craft, not step away from it. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-impact projects , expand your technical skill set, and be supported by leadership that invests in your long-term development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $45.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.