Senior Civil Engineer; PE

Overview

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Senior Civil Engineer (PE) to serve as a technical lead and project manager for civil/site projects including site design, grading, utilities, and stormwater management. This role is responsible for leading design from concept through permitting and construction, managing scope/budget/schedule, and coordinating directly with clients and agencies on a mix of public and private work. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, a collaborative leadership style, and experience navigating complex review environments;

NYC/NYS or NJ agency experience is strongly preferred.

• Technical Leadership (Site/Civil):
  Lead the civil/site design on multiple projects for grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility systems (storm, sanitary, domestic water, and related appurtenances), ensuring constructability and code/criteria compliance
• Design Deliverables & QA/QC:
  Direct and review the development of construction documents (plans, profiles, details, and quantities), engineering calculations, and technical narratives/reports. Provide disciplined QA/QC and seal/sign deliverables as appropriate
• Permitting & Agency Coordination:
  Manage permitting strategy and submittals (e.g., stormwater/SWPPP, site connection/utility approvals, erosion & sediment control) and lead responses to agency comments. Coordinate with applicable agencies and utility providers; NYC agency coordination is highly valued
• Project Management:
  Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk for assigned projects. Prepare and track work plans, staffing, and deliverable milestones; support contract change management and internal reporting
• Client-Facing & Team Leadership:
  Serve as a day-to-day client contact, lead meetings, and communicate technical recommendations clearly. Mentor and direct junior staff and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Business Development Support:
  Support proposals and interviews by developing technical approaches, scopes of work, assumptions, and fee estimates; help identify follow-on opportunities and initiate new opportunities through strong client service

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Licensure:
  Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Ability and willingness to obtain additional state licensure as needed
• Experience:
  
  Typically 8+ years of progressive civil/site engineering experience with demonstrated responsibility leading design and producing permit and construction documents (site design, grading, utilities, stormwater) for public and/or private projects
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders
• Technical Depth:
  Experience with green infrastructure/stormwater BMPs, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, and utility conflict resolution in dense urban environments

• NYC Agency
  
  Experience:
  
  Strong familiarity with NYC public work and approval pathways (e.g., NYCDEP site connections/SWPPP, NYCDOT roadway/ADA interfaces, NYC Parks/EDC/NYCHA coordination) and responding to complex review comments
• NJ Agency
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with NJ agencies and approval processes (e.g., NJDEP, SCDs, local municipalities) and preparing/responding to review comments
• Software Proficiency:
  Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D;
  Micro Station and stormwater/hydraulics tools such as Hydro
  
  CAD, Hydraflow/Storm Sewers, HEC-HMS, and/or HEC-RAS are a plus
• Construction-Phase Support:
  Experience supporting construction administration (RFIs/submittals, field coordination, inspections) and partnering with contractors on design-build or fast-track delivery
• Licensure:
  Additional active PE licenses (multi-state) and/or ability to quickly obtain comity licensure

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.