Designer I – Civil

Mortenson

Designer I – Civil responsible for drawing preparation and design engineering for civil grading and storm water management projects. Collaborating with engineering and construction teams to coordinate design packages and requirements.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $54 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide CADD/Designer support for proposals, estimating, procurement, construction and design change scoping packages in support of the engineering process
Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering drawings and deliverables for electric substation projects with engineering oversight
Maintain a variety of related records, databases and reports
Provide technical drafting support in the creation of construction drawing sets
Provide direction and guidance to other drafters and designers
Effectively plan, organize, schedule and monitor work activities
Thoroughly and accurately develop correspondence, documentation and sketches
Conduct project detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
Learn and follow company and client drawing standards and procedures
Prepare design packages by developing the design requirements with the engineer and coordinating integration of other design groups input into the final documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates or Bachelor technical degree in Engineering Technology, civil engineering, or related field
Associate degree in CADD preferred
Minimum six years related work experience with two years’ experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the T&D industry
Advanced understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
Knowledge of business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages:
Required Knowledge: AutoCAD Civil 3D including Civil 3D Grading tools, pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces, and plan & profile development
Familiarity: AutoLISP/CAD automation, AutoCAD Vault, PVcase, Google Earth, ArcGIS/GIS, MicroStation, Revit, Geopak, InRoads
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office
Proficient in CADD theories and principles
Ability to perform basic designer assignments independently and handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

CADDtechnical draftingdesign requirements developmentQA/QC proceduresengineering policiesCivil 3D Grading toolspipe/pressure networksplan & profile developmentCADD theoriesdesign package preparation

Soft Skills

planningorganizingschedulingmonitoring work activitieseffective communicationactive listeningopenness to feedbackindependent workhandling multiple projectscollaboration

Certifications

Associates degree in CADDBachelor technical degree in Engineering Technologycivil engineering