Senior Associate - Lead Civil Engineer

leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate -
Lead Civil Engineer to join its growing Buffalo, NY team.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced civil engineer looking to lead impactful infrastructure and site development projects while helping grow the firm’s presence across Western New York.

• Leadership role with strong visibility and growth potential
• Opportunity to help expand and shape the regional civil engineering practice
• Work on high-profile municipal, transportation, and site development projects
• Strong mix of technical leadership, project management, and business development
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities

• Lead civil engineering projects involving roadway design, stormwater, utilities, grading, and site development
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee project delivery, QA/QC, schedules, budgets, and staffing
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 12+ years of site/civil engineering experience
• Experience with NYSDOT, county agencies, and municipal infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead projects, grow client relationships, and make a visible impact within a growing engineering practice, this is a conversation worth having.