Civil Designer
Who Are We?
3J Consulting is an established and growing civil engineering and planning firm with strong roots in the Pacific Northwest. We believe employee happiness is a result of staying true to our values – and in turn, leads us toward our mission of Growth.
Growing Our Communities | Growing Our Capabilities | Growing Our People
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry level Civil Designer to support our Civil Engineering team on a wide range of multi-disciplinary public and private projects. These may include transportation, utility, school, commercial, residential, renewable energy, or other site/land development projects. This position is open in both our Oregon (Beaverton) and Washington (University Place/Tacoma) offices.
In this role, you will work closely with engineers and designers to help prepare plan sets and technical documents across all phases of a project—from land use applications and permitting through bidding and construction. You’ll gain hands-on experience with drawings, specifications, reports, feasibility studies, and cost estimates while learning industry standards and design tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or a combination of equivalent training and experience
- Successful completion of the FE exam or expected completion within six months
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D (coursework or internship experience is acceptable)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project team
What We Offer
- Fun and collaborative team-oriented culture
- Mentorship and supportive leadership
- Commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company and community
- Company sponsored events and activities
- 401k with company matching
- PTO and 9.5 paid holidays
- Paid medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid annual dues for professional licensure and organizations
- Free parking
- In-office gym and shower
- Outdoor collaboration space
- And more!
How to Apply
Please submit a detailed resume to careers@3j-consulting.com that includes:
- Relevant coursework, internships, work or volunteer experience
- A list of certifications, registrations, and accreditations (if applicable)
3J Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, our work, and the communities we serve.
Note: We are only able to consider candidates who are already authorized to work in the United States.