Civil Designer

Passero Associates

Civil Designer producing Civil 3D construction plans for Passero Associates' aviation, municipal, and site-development projects. Coordinating project delivery and mentoring junior technical staff.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeSt. Augustine • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD for civil construction plan development, with strong expertise in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site development design. Capable of managing multiple design assignments while ensuring compliance with local criteria and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Autodesk Civil 3D ProficiencyCivil Construction Plan DevelopmentGrading And Drainage DesignEIT CertificationMunicipal And Transportation Projects Experience

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Hard Skills

Civil DesignSite Development DesignStormwater ManagementUtility DesignPavement DesignEarthwork DesignQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimationTechnical SpecificationsPermitting Packages

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DConstruction Administration ToolsQuality Control Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationPE Licensure

Industry Keywords

Municipal InfrastructureAviation InfrastructurePublic Infrastructure ProjectsFDOT RequirementsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, design, and construction of site development, municipal, and aviation infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast
Prepare conceptual site layouts and support project planning and feasibility activities
Develop and independently produce civil construction plans using Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, grading, pipe networks, and plan/profile sheets
Perform grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, pavement, and site geometry design
Prepare permitting packages, quantity takeoffs, preliminary and detailed cost estimates, technical specifications, and supporting engineering documentation
Support preparation of contract documents, bid packages, addenda, and construction-phase design revisions
Apply client standards, local criteria, FDOT requirements, municipal codes, and other regulatory requirements
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, subconsultants, clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors
Perform quality-control checks of drawings and design deliverables and help maintain CAD/Civil 3D standards
Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, field observations, and record drawings
Provide technical guidance and Civil 3D support to junior designers and engineering staff
Report to and work from the St. Augustine, Florida office
Report to the team and contribute to project delivery from initial concept through construction closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive civil design experience; 6–10 years described as ideal
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
Demonstrated experience producing complete civil construction plan sets
Strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, pavement, earthwork, and site development design
Experience with airport/airfield, municipal, transportation, or public infrastructure projects preferred
Ability to work independently, manage multiple design assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate design issues proactively
Strong verbal, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills
EIT certification preferred where applicable
PE licensure is a plus but not required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to report to the St. Augustine, FL office
Passero Associates is not able to sponsor visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer / affirmative action commitment for Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Diverse workforce commitment
Occasional project-site travel required