Civil Designer I

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Designer I to support the design and development of civil engineering projects. This role will assist Civil Engineers and Team Leads in preparing construction documents, drafting site and infrastructure plans, and supporting project coordination efforts. The Civil Designer I will work in a collaborative environment alongside architects and engineers while developing technical skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, applicable design standards, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, capable of problem-solving with guidance, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced team setting.

About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designer will assist Civil Engineer and/or Civil Team Lead to design, implement, and draft construction documents.
• Designer should utilize education and experience to independently tackle challenges as they arise on projects, with the support and/or direction of the Civil Engineer or Civil Team lead.
• Designer should start to apply knowledge gained from design standards and experience into construction documents, with oversight from Civil Engineer or Civil Team Lead.

Job Duties:

• Designer will develop skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, relevant local and national codes, travel to project as necessary (as required by client).
• Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements.
• Designer shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to Civil Engineer for final review.
• Depending on needs of client and team, Designer could have direct contact with client on a regular basis.

Management Requirements: None required
Education Requirements: BSCE or AutoCAD Class
Licensure Requirements: None required