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Civil Designer - Land Development

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning, Development and Natural Resources (PDNR) team as a Civil Designer for Land Development. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

Our highly respected team of design professionals complemented by an exceptional staff of full-service surveying, offer effective and sustainable solutions for our clients’ land planning, permitting, stormwater, development and land management needs. We plan and design residential communities, retail shops, parks, educational buildings, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities that meet today’s needs in the context of tomorrow’s generations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • 2 years of experience in CAD drafting and design for Civil Land Development projects.
  • Vocational certificate or two-year degree in civil technology.
  • Process-oriented individual with strong visual and technical skills as related to Civil Engineering/Land Development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Good technical skills required.
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change.
  • Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.
  • Must be accomplished in computer-aided drafting, expert in certain design areas with a project.
  • May or may not require a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • Currently residing in the greater Newark, DE area
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design a plus.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Provides technical and design services in support of Civil Engineering/Land Development design as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce design/construction drawings and specifications.
  • Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
  • Communicates with Project Managers, Sr. Engineers and design team to complete work efficiently.
  • This position is responsible for the design and layout of engineering drawings.
  • Secure permits from appropriate governmental/regulatory agencies.
  • Produce drawings or sketches as required.
  • Prepare quantities for cost estimating.

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
    • Competitive pay  paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
    • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
    • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
    • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
    • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
    • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

    WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

    McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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