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Civil Engineering Designer

GCW Engineering, Inc.
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Description:
As a Land Development Designer at GCW, you will have the opportunity to design land development and public works projects. This team member is responsible for preparing construction drawings, grading plans, street improvements, utilities. The Designer works closely with Project Managers and CAD Technicians. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary.

This role requires working on-site in Reno, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Designs and prepares improvement plans and calculations for specific projects such as single family residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and institutional engineering projects under the direction of a Project Manager.
  • Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific designs.
  • Prepares engineering drawings, study plans, and tentative maps.
  • Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans, and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
  • Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
  • Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
  • Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
  • Attends weekly progress meetings to generate weekly progress reports, to be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager.
  • Maintains a high level of quality control.

Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
  • Working knowledge of Land Desktop.
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management.

Land Development Division:
  • Residential
  • Multi-Family
  • Master planned communities
  • Commercial/Retail/Industrial
  • Parks
  • Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position may or may not have supervisory or oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • A high school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate in a related discipline is required.
  • Three (3) years of working experience within a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.

About GCW Engineering, Inc.:


GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water/wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.

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