Senior Civil Designer (Austin)

About Mahoney Engineering

Mahoney Engineering is a land development firm based in Austin, Texas, focused on delivering custom, predictive solutions across the project life cycle. As a growing firm in the Austin market, we strive to be an essential player in civil engineering through mentorship, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Were a small, focused team passionate about building meaningful client relationships and a high-integrity culture. We value people who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven to grow their skills.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a

Senior Civil CAD Designer

to lead our CAD department and join our Site Development Team in Austin. The ideal candidate will have deep technical experience in Civil 3D, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for mentoring others while producing high-quality, efficient site development plans.

This is a

hands-on design leadership role

responsible for managing CAD operations, enforcing standards, developing team members, and serving as the go-to authority for CAD production across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the

head of the CAD department , overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the consistent application of drafting standards and processes

Produce detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, utilities, drainage, and roadway plans

Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

Set up and manage sheet sets, drawing databases, and Civil 3D data shortcuts

Draft engineering plans based on verbal instructions, redlines, and conceptual sketches

Maintain and enforce CAD standards across all projects

Provide

mentorship and technical guidance

to junior and mid-level CAD staff

Lead CAD team reviews, QA / QC checks, and support professional development for the drafting team

Support construction documentation, including preparing field-ready drawing sets

Archive technical documentation per Mahoney Engineering protocols

Communicate and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and team members to ensure seamless integration of design workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in civil drafting / design for land development

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including pipe networks, surfaces, profiles, data shortcuts, and corridor modeling

Prior experience leading or managing CAD production teams preferred

Solid understanding of construction design methods

Familiarity with XREFs and document management systems

Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Experience with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Post-secondary education in Drafting Technology or Civil Engineering Technology preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Range : $35.00

$51.00 / hour

Annual Equivalent : $72,800

$106,000 (based on a 40-hour work week)

Additional Benefits Include :

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education (PDH)

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and FSA options

Long-term and short-term disability coverage

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a portfolio or example of relevant design work to

careers@mahoneyengineering.com . Please use the subject line :

Senior Civil CAD Designer

[Your Name] .