Staff Civil Designer

Staff Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: April 13, 2026
• Pay Rate: $44.00 $54.38 / Hour (USD)
• 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 Staff Civil Designer will perform 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 work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of civil design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule.
• Report volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Review schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Responsible for revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information storage in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Expert 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Current or recent experience in heavy site design is highly valuable.
• Even approximately 1 year of current site design focused experience is helpful.
• Power design experience is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and 8 years related experience required; OR
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

*Note: Candidates cannot have an engineering degree for this designer role.*

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of related experience (with Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field); OR minimum 8 years of related experience (with Associate's Degree); OR 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• Heavy emphasis on site design experience including ditches, stormwater plans, and stormwater networks.
• Civil 3D (AutoCAD Civil 3D) proficiency is required as the primary design software used.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Some roadway work experience (not the primary focus).
• Power design experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Role requires the ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up; the team is extremely busy.
• Work is performed in a team-based, multi-discipline project environment collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers.

Benefits

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

About the Client

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

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: 26-03546 Industry: Engineering

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