Assistant Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Assistant Civil Designer to join a multidisciplinary project team in Kansas City, MO. This role supports planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, design analysis, reports, specifications, construction documentation, and environmental plans across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with civil design for site development, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utilities, sediment and erosion control, traffic control, airports, and facilities.

• Support drawing production, including problem analysis, design layouts, and calculations for assignments of varying complexity.

• Apply established methods and techniques to organize drawing sequences, size system components, and refine rough sketches.

• Prepare preliminary designs, sketches, and revisions based on project markups.

• Review and analyze reports, maps, drawings, test results, and topographical and geologic data to support project planning and design.

• Interpret and apply applicable design codes and specifications.

• Complete and review design drawings within project scope, budget, and schedule.

• Calculate volumes for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.

• Incorporate project schedules, budgets, and design criteria into civil layouts.

• Organize and maintain drawing revisions, plot files, and project documentation.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to resolve design and drawing issues.

• Follow applicable policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience.

• Associate degree and at least 3 years of related experience.

• At least 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Basic understanding of design software and tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Excel.

• Basic knowledge of civil design principles, calculations, and design systems.

• Understanding of civil discipline theory and practices, along with fundamental concepts of related disciplines.

• Ability to operate applicable design software to produce project deliverables.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.