Civil Engineer

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking a full‑time Civil Engineer (PE) Project Manager to join our growing team in Fairhope, Alabama. This role offers the opportunity to lead civil development projects from initial concept and design through construction and final project closeout. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will take a hands‑on role in project design, permitting, municipal approvals, construction administration, and client relationship management. Depending on your experience and career goals, this position also provides a pathway into broader leadership responsibilities, including opportunities to help grow and eventually lead portions of the engineering department.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise with practical project management skills, the ability to collaborate with clients, municipalities, planning commissions, and internal team members, and a culture of teamwork, peer review, and continuous improvement.

• Manage civil engineering projects from concept through final construction closeout.
• Design residential subdivision developments and commercial site plans.
• Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage designs, utility plans, and permitting documentation.
• Utilize Civil 3D to perform project design and drafting work directly.
• Coordinate utility approvals and municipal permitting requirements.
• Attend and represent projects before planning commissions and municipal review boards.
• Work with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies throughout project life cycles.
• Conduct internal project coordination with survey, planning, and inspection teams.
• Review contractor pay applications during active construction.
• Monitor project progress and address engineering‑related construction issues.
• Complete project closeout requirements, including as‑built documentation and post‑construction verification activities.
• Participate in weekly project review meetings and team coordination sessions.
• Support quality control processes through internal peer reviews.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• High proficiency with Civil 3D software.
• A strong desire to join a small consulting engineering firm focused on personal and professional growth, aligning with the Mission, Values, & Vision of S.E. Civil.
• Civil engineering experience ranging from newly licensed PE to senior‑level.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands‑on design work rather than strictly management responsibilities; developments preferred.
• Strong understanding of drainage design, utility coordination, grading, and site developments preferred.
• Experience navigating municipal permitting and approval processes preferred.
• Ability to present projects to planning commissions and public agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accept feedback and participate in collaborative peer review processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently in a small‑firm environment.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate across departments.