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Civil Designer

Sterling Engineering

Job Description

Title: Civil Designer
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Preferred) | Remote Considered
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (Houston Area Candidates) | Long-Term Contract (Remote Candidates)
Salary: Based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Civil Designer in Houston, TX. This opportunity is supporting large-scale land development, roadway, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects, including oil & gas and midstream facilities.

Job Duties:
  • Assist in the development of 3D models for grading surfaces, roads, paving, and drainage systems using Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Create and utilize 3D grading surfaces and perform earthwork volume calculations.
  • Develop civil design packages and construction documents for land development and infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
  • Produce detailed drawings and models using the full functionality of Civil 3D.
  • Support roadway, drainage, grading, and site development projects.
  • Assist in solving complex design challenges while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
  • Communicate project status and collaborate effectively with project teams.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree preferred, or High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • 2-4+ years of experience in civil design supporting land development, roadway design, and civil engineering projects.
  • Experience with oil & gas facilities and/or midstream projects is preferred.
  • Strong background in site civil design, grading, drainage systems, roads, and paving.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
  • Experience creating and utilizing 3D grading surfaces is required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

Meet Your Recruiter

Alyssa Ford
Senior Technical Recruiter

Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.

She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.

Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.

Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
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