Senior Designer
Location: Mesa, AZ (In-Office, Full-Time)
Compensation: Starting at $75,000+ (based on experience and certification)
Reports to: Senior Project Manager
Type: Full-time | Civil Site Design | Technical + Collaborative Role
Sector: Private-Sector Infrastructure Development

About The Company

This established civil engineering group supports high-growth development across Arizona, with projects ranging from premier commercial campuses to mixed-use and industrial infrastructure. Known for technical excellence and collaborative culture, they’re behind landmark projects like Rivulon in Gilbert and Cavasson in Scottsdale.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering complex infrastructure projects that directly influence how communities grow. As a Senior Designer or E.I.T., you’ll be part of a high-output team delivering private-sector work spanning commercial, multi-family, industrial, and large-scale infrastructure.

You’ll have daily impact on projects involving:

• Roadway and utility improvements

• Site layouts and grading plans

• Stormwater systems and drainage design

• Master-planned developments across Arizona

What You’ll Do

Design & Technical Execution

• Use Civil 3D to create detailed site designs, plans, and documentation

• Perform stormwater management analysis and hydrology calculations

• Support feasibility studies and site assessments

• Prepare cost estimates, technical specs, and regulatory submissions

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Interface with project managers, clients, and contractors

• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings

• Mentor junior team members and provide technical oversight

• Ensure all deliverables meet municipal and state compliance standards

You’d Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• 2+ years of civil design experience (4+ preferred)

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office suite

• E.I.T. certification (preferred but not mandatory)

• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

Why Join Us

• High-impact projects with regional visibility

• Stable, growing firm with a strong project pipeline

• Tight-knit in-office team with a collaborative work ethic

• Career development opportunities toward licensure and leadership

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