Civil Designer at MCKINLEY ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING INC

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3D Rendering, Grading, Storm Drainage, Technical Drafting, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, GIS, Design Development, Topographical Mapping, Infrastructure Suite

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Are you a skilled Civil Designer with a passion for creating innovative design solutions? At MKA, you'll collaborate with a talented team to develop initial design concepts, generate 3D renderings, and produce detailed plans for diverse projects, including our exciting sports division. If you have 5+ years of civil design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, we invite you to join our dynamic, fast-growing firm and make a significant impact on our projects and community. MKA is a multi-discipline, full-service firm providing architectural, engineering, and construction administration services from offices in Wheeling, Charleston, and Martinsburg, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA. While educational, commercial/retail, industrial, governmental, and institutional building design has been the company’s primary focus throughout its 40-year history, an expansion into sports design following the acquisition of renowned JTSA Sports in 2023 has created exciting new projects and opportunities for talented architects, engineers, and designers alike. In early 2025 MKA transacted with MCF Architecture, the longest-running architectural firm in Western PA. MCF has expansive qualifications in healthcare, higher education, performing arts, civic, liturgical, and commercial spaces. The merger elevates the combined company to nearly 100 employees, creating a regional powerhouse and one of the top architectural and engineering firms in the U.S. Key Responsibilities: Assist in development of initial design concepts utilizing a combination or Google Earth, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D as appropriate. Collaborate and communicate effectively with project team members to create design solutions Generate 3D Renderings and planning-level design documents utilizing AutoCAD. Produce maps, diagrams, and profiles using cross-sections and surveys to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures. Draft plan and profile views of improvement plans, such as street, storm drain, sewer, water and other underground improvements, using dynamic labels and other methods. Draft plan views of detailed and rough grading plans Create and manipulate construction details and cross sections. Assist in the review of designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements Requirements Associates degree or vocational training program in Design and Drafting Technology 5+ years of civil design experience Foundational knowledge of civil engineering concepts such as grading and storm drainage. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, drawings, and exhibits. Experience in detail and design development, construction documents, construction administration Proficiency in AutoDesk, Civil 3D and/or Infrastructure Suite Experience using SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, and GIS preferred Professional verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

The Civil Designer will assist in developing initial design concepts and generating 3D renderings for diverse projects. They will also produce detailed plans, maps, and profiles while collaborating with the project team to ensure design consistency and safety.