Civil 3D Senior Principal Designer

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Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Principal Designer skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D for our Dallas or Fort Worth offices.

The ideal individual would be proficient in creating water and sewer infrastructure plans, including site piping plans, plan and profile plans, and detail drawings with proficiency in pipe networks and pressure networks. Experience should include site grading, corridors, managing data shortcuts, and leading large projects with engineers and supporting staff, supporting contract document design for water, sewer, force main, and pump station projects.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen‑Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company focused on "all things water".
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop base drawings from surveys.
• Develop plan and profile plans, yard piping plans, sections, and detail drawings for various conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Develop grading plans from surfaces and corridors.
• Develop and maintain base utility drawings from pipe networks, pressure networks, and grading.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with project managers and other discipline staff throughout project execution.
• Responsible for QA/QC of drawing standards and ensure drawing compliance with Hazen and client CAD standards, styles, and SOPs.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a technical school CAD design certificate with emphasis on Civil 3D preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• Experience in leading and coordinating drawing production for large projects.
• Experience in directing and mentoring less experienced designers.
• 15+ years of CAD design/drafting experience.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short- and long-term disability, and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and membership in professional organizations.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology