Senior Civil 3D Designer

Mott MacDonald•The Woodlands, TX

2d•$113,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. At Mott MacDonald, we’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy driven by a shared purpose: improving society through excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our teams work on some of the most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects, helping communities thrive today and for generations to come. We're looking for an experienced Civil 3D Designer to join our growing team. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality civil infrastructure designs and enjoy collaborating with talented engineers on meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you. As our Civil 3D Designer, you'll be the creative and technical force behind the detailed plans that bring our projects to life. Your expertise will help transform conceptual visions into precise, buildable designs, whether it’s a new roadway, a stormwater management system, utility infrastructure, or a large-scale site development. Your work will directly influence the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the communities we serve.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience preparing civil engineering designs and construction drawings.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience developing grading, drainage, utility, roadway, or site development plans.
Strong understanding of civil engineering design standards and drafting practices.
Experience creating and managing 3D models, surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridors.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in civil engineering technology, drafting, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation, municipal, water, wastewater, or land development projects.
Familiarity with MicroStation, BIM workflows, GIS platforms, or other design technologies.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to translate concepts into accurate, constructible plans.
Create 3D surface models, alignments, profiles, corridors, and cross-sections for a variety of infrastructure projects.
Prepare plan sets, quantity calculations, and construction documentation.
Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and quality expectations.
Participate in design reviews and provide innovative solutions to technical challenges.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.
Maintain organized drawing files, models, and documentation to ensure efficient project execution.