Job Description

Designer - Civil

Department: Civil

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $20.00 - $35.00 / hour

Ready to design your future with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and ownership? ISG is thrilled to welcome a talented Designer to our Civil Engineering team As a full-service, multi-disciplinary firm, we take pride in delivering exceptional results in planning, design, survey, and construction.

At ISG, you’ll work closely with Brady Thomas, Production Manager, and Jerremy Foss, PE, Civil Engineering Practice Group Leader—leaders who are passionate about mentorship and growth. As an ISG Employee Owner, you’ll have the autonomy to do your best work, backed by a supportive team that’s eager to learn from you as much as you’ll learn from us. Our vibrant culture is the foundation of our success, and your active engagement will help shape it even further. Here are a few recent projects:

• City of Des Moines Market District
• New Richmond Mixed-Use Development
• Sanford Sports Complex

Essential Duties

• Prepare drawings, documents, details, schedules, and specifications using programs such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS as part of the plan production process
• Prepare construction documents and records
• Operate office equipment with printing, scanning, and copying capabilities
• Observes and inspects work performed by contractors ensuring compliance of specs, drawings, code, and safety
• Inspect construction sites for quality control and report any variances
• Interface with contractors, clients, and other ISG team members in a positive & professional manner
• Determine inspection and testing requirements for the task and perform tests and inspections in a timely manner
• Assist survey technicians in survey fieldwork
• Subscribe to our goals and objectives, including geographic and project-type diversity
• Become a complementary member of our team as a whole, and on a project-by-project basis

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in an accredited Civil Engineering Technology program or Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Civil Engineering program
• Ability to travel to various job sites and office locations as needed
• Demonstrated ability in the usage of programs such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated track record of successful past employment

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel