Civil Designer
Location: Canonsburg, PA | Hybrid (3–4 days/week in office)
Compensation: $65,000–$85,000+ annually (based on experience) | Full-time with benefits
The Opportunity
Verdanterra is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Designer to join the engineering team in Canonsburg, PA. This hybrid role (3–4 days/week in the office) offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects that support sustainable infrastructure development, with a strong focus on renewable energy initiatives across the Midwest, Appalachian, and Northeast regions.
Responsibilities
- Produce civil site, water resources, stormwater, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Develop grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and stormwater management plans and profiles
- Support engineering design tasks including pipeline alignment, pad and road grading, impact exhibits, and takeoffs
- Draft technical details and specifications, ensuring compliance with standards and permitting requirements
- Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure adherence to company and regulatory design standards
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality designs
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in civil engineering, drafting, or related field
- 3+ years of design experience in civil engineering or related discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater design software (HydroCAD or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utility design, and erosion control
- Experience with erosion and sediment control (E&S) and stormwater design/calculations preferred
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000–$85,000+ annually, based on experience
- Overtime opportunities available
- Health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Performance bonus eligibility (company, group, and individual results)
- Generous PTO, with annual increases
- Spot bonus opportunities
Why Consider This Role
- Hybrid schedule: 3–4 days/week in office at Canonsburg, PA
- Involvement in renewable energy projects, from community-scale to utility-scale solar developments
- Career growth and professional development opportunities within an expanding civil engineering group
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture that emphasizes sustainability and quality
- Stability and variety through diverse projects across multiple regions
About Verdanterra
Verdanterra is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in environmental, land survey, and engineering services. With offices across the Midwest and Northeast, the company delivers innovative solutions that balance client needs, community goals, and environmental responsibility. Core values of Integrity, Client Focus, and Operational Excellence guide the company's work and culture.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to advance their career with Verdanterra and contribute to meaningful projects in sustainable infrastructure.