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Civil Engineering Designer

Job in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08628, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has an opening for a Civil Engineering Designer for our client in the Trenton, NJ area to join their Municipal and Land Development Engineering divisions.

This hybrid direct hire role offers the chance to contribute to a diverse array of impactful infrastructure and development projects within a collaborative and innovative environment stretching across NJ for vast portfolio of projects such as infrastructure, residential and commercial, water and wastewater facilities, etc. This role involves processing field survey data, preparing base maps, and generating plans for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in proven strong drafting skills and understands survey workflows

Salary range: $85-100k


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Independently and collaboratively contribute to multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Manage and execute public and private sector contracts
  • Collaborate directly with licensed engineering professionals and with survey field crews to verify data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Creation of surfaces, contours, alignments, and profiles using Civil 3D.
  • Create surfaces, contours, alignments, and profiles using Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Import, process, and manage survey field data using Civil 3D and related software tools.
  • Creation of survey base maps, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
  • Oversee and manage project files, layer standards, and title blocks.
  • Develop technical engineering designs, construction documentation, and permit applications for State and County agencies.
  • Prepare grant applications on behalf of municipal clients.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 plus years required in civil/survey drafting.
  • Strong understanding of land surveying principles and terminology.
  • Proven ability to interpret field notes, deeds, plats, and construction plans.
  • GIS and point cloud data familiarity.
  • NJ Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is HIGHLY preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience in technical design, bid documentation (plans and specifications), cost estimation, and regulatory permitting.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
  • Professional demeanor with a collaborative and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and several other benefits are offered with this full time direct hire role.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Associate
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Engineering and Design
  • Industries Human Resources Services

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