Senior Civil Designer

Senior Civil Designer

Location: Bloomington, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 8 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00-$67.00 / Hour (USD)
• Contract-to-Hire: Opportunity for contract-to-hire conversion. Conversion decisions will be based on individual performance, business needs, and long-term workload demand.
• Travel Requirements: Limited travel to client sites. Travel frequency varies by project needs but is expected to be relatively light - approximately once per month or less.
• 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.]

Job Summary

A Senior Civil Designer will lead various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Lead the quality review of designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Present reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan design projects.
• Interpret design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Lead design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Quality review volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate and approve schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts for project financial goals.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff members.
• Participate in marketing and client development meetings.
• Responsible for the civil design QA/QC process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team environment.
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple disciplines.
• Flexibility to support projects and teams across multiple U.S. locations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a consulting/service-provider environment (manager strongly prefers candidates with experience on the service provider/consulting side rather than solely client-side experience).
• Stable and consistent employment history demonstrating long-term commitment and growth.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and 14 years of related experience required; OR
• 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience (field experience is desirable).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred/required; however, relevant experience is significantly more important than education.

Required Experience

• Minimum 13 years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field; OR minimum 14 years of related experience with an Associate's Degree; OR minimum 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• Strong civil design experience and technical proficiency.
• Experience on the service provider/consulting side preferred over solely client-side experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Projects are part of the Mission Critical market (confidential projects).
• Candidate will receive direction from a Senior Engineer and be expected to independently develop design deliverables.
• Will collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• National business model within the Global Facilities group - team members may work with colleagues from any district across the U.S.
• This position supports a federal project and is subject to federal drug testing requirements. All candidates must successfully pass a drug test as a condition of engagement. Federal requirements apply regardless of individual state laws related to drug use.

Important Notes

• This position supports a federal project and is subject to federal drug testing requirements. All candidates must successfully pass a drug test as a condition of engagement. Please ensure candidates are informed that federal requirements apply regardless of individual state laws related to drug use.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the U.S. and internationally. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices worldwide, the organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this firm apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model, which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance - a structure that has earned it a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work recognitions. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, high-impact projects - from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure - that require creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

About GTT

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: 26-09088 Industry: Engineering

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