Civil Engineer - Site​/Civil Focused

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Engineer with a strong focus on site and civil design to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting and leading projects involving land development, infrastructure improvements, and site‑specific civil engineering solutions.

• With general direction, creates evaluations and designs of basic to moderate complexity civil pipeline/conveyance projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, lead service line projects, pump stations, remediation sites, etc.
• May perform water quality analyses or system modeling. Performs calculations, data analysis, and reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility related projects including resiliency, collection systems, drainage, flood management, outfalls, wetlands, stormwater management, sewer rehabilitation, etc.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications; updates design requirements as necessary.
• Prepares technical specifications and front‑end contract documents for publicly bid design projects.
• Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Contributes to regulatory compliance programs and ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Manages assessment and design activities in client‑facing role, with ability to function as Task Manager or Project Technical Leader.
• Contributes to firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

• Performs other duties as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• PE Licensed

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• Expert Knowledge of computer…