Civil Designer
Civil Designers Play Vital Roles in Land Development Projects
More than a few people have likely expressed their surprise at how quickly a construction project has seemingly appeared overnight; they are truly convinced that, just yesterday, there was absolutely zero activity on that specific patch of ground and yet, today, there are multiple pieces of equipment and an entire work crew visible on that same site.
Despite the initial perception that such activity has mysteriously appeared out of thin air, so to speak, even a modicum of second thought will suggest that a considerable amount of planning has to take place before crews or machines can start work on these types of projects. And one of the critically important roles within the planning process is that of a civil designer.
Civil designers are responsible for completing the studies/surveys and engineering plans or schematics for land development projects; a sampling of the types of projects that will require professional input from a civil designer include:
- Road construction
- Bridge construction
- Erosion control systems
- Underground utility systems
- Sewer/wastewater control systems
- Street planning/traffic management
Individuals who pursue a career as a civil designer are typically employed by engineering or architectural firms; these employers will be looking for candidates who can perform at a high level within a number of competencies/skill areas, including but not limited to:
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Analysis/decision-making
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Internal teamwork/collaboration
- Coordination with external partners
- Knowledge of environmental standards
- Administration – permits, documentation
In terms of any educational requirements, a prerequisite for a career as a civil designer is an undergraduate degree in civil engineering technology or drafting for architecture or engineering. Specific courses of study may include an emphasis on the following:
- Surveying
- Design graphics
- Blueprint reading
- Construction planning
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
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Civil designers looking to launch or further their career in this engineering sub-specialty may find it valuable to coordinate their job search efforts with the professional resources offered by an experienced placement agency like Winters Technical Staffing in Toronto. For more than 40 years, staffing consultants from Winters Technical Staffing have guided job seekers with degrees/experience in engineering, including those with backgrounds in the civil design field, in their efforts to find appropriate and fulfilling employment.
In many cases, due to the explicit skills and responsibilities associated with civil designer jobs, hiring managers seeking talented candidates will contract a staffing agency such as Winters Technical Staffing to coordinate the recruiting effort on behalf of their respective companies. In turn, this can be quite advantageous for individuals seeking civil designer positions, as it can help streamline and focus their search efforts as well as provide them with access to:
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Immediately-available openings
- Local, regional, and national job prospects
- Jobs not otherwise posted or advertised publicly
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To begin or advance your career as a civil designer, consider aligning your search efforts with the insight and experience of a staffing agency that has decades of proven success in the engineering arena. Call the professionals from Winters Technical Staffing today at 1-877-495-7422 to schedule a complimentary consultation on your career goals and possible employment opportunities.
