Civil Designer 1 - Land Development

LIVIC Civil • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Civil Designer 1 supports LIVIC Civil’s Land Development team by producing plan sets and assisting with foundational design tasks under the direction of Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers. The role focuses on Civil 3D production, learning design standards, and developing an understanding of grading, utilities, and stormwater fundamentals.

The position offers potential career growth into project management or development coordination, depending on the employee’s interests, strengths, and goals. The role is based in one of the listed Pennsylvania office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent associate degree in one of these fields and two years of experience.
• 0–3 years of civil/site design or related drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, including plan production, surfaces, and labels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual conferencing.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• EIT on track or desire to pursue, for engineering-track candidates.
• Experience with Hydraflow, Bluebeam, or other civil engineering tools.
• Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform design drafting in Autodesk Civil 3D and follow company CAD standards and file configurations.
• Assist with preparing site layout, grading, utility, and erosion and sediment control plans under supervision.
• Assist with stormwater and basic infrastructure calculations as directed, and document assumptions and inputs.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and basic construction cost support as assigned.
• Research permit requirements, codes, and design standards, and apply direction to plan production.
• Coordinate with other design team members to keep deliverables on track.
• Participate in internal QA/QC and address redlines promptly and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Supportive work environment.
• High-quality headphones.
• Personalized workspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level