Senior Civil Engineer Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Position: Senior Civil Engineer (4-7yrs Exp.)
Location: Northern

Ready for More Ownership in Your Engineering Career?

If you’re a Civil PE looking for an opportunity to lead projects, work directly with clients, mentor a growing team, and have a meaningful role in the future of a firm
, we’d like to talk.

O’Connell & Associates Consulting Engineers is a locally owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm serving Northwest Florida. As our company continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team.

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply work through someone else’s project list. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through construction, develop lasting client relationships, mentor younger professionals, and help shape the continued growth of our Civil Engineering practice.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll lead residential and commercial land development projects throughout Northwest Florida and work closely with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and our internal design teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead civil engineering projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction
Prepare and review civil site plans, calculations, reports, specifications, and other technical documents
Manage site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and related civil design
Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations
Coordinate directly with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Lead project, client, permitting, and construction meetings
Coordinate permitting efforts and respond to agency review comments
Perform site visits and provide construction-phase support as needed
Review the work of engineers and designers for technical accuracy and completeness
Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
Assist with project proposals, scopes of work, and fee development
Help improve internal processes and contribute to the continued growth of our Civil Engineering practice

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Approximately 4–7+ years of relevant civil engineering experience
Experience with residential and/or commercial land development projects
Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles and construction practices
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or applicable civil engineering design software
Ability to prepare, review, and interpret engineering plans, calculations, specifications, reports, and contract documents
Experience coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines

Experience in any of the following areas is a plus:

Northwest Florida land development
Stormwater management and drainage design
Site grading and earthwork
Water and wastewater utility design
Roadway and site-access design
Local, state, and regional permitting
Construction administration and field coordination
Project management
Staff supervision and mentoring

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with leadership, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach. You’ll likely be a great fit if you:

Take ownership and follow through on commitments
Enjoy solving challenging engineering and project problems
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Are comfortable building relationships directly with clients
Can manage multiple projects without losing sight of the details
Enjoy mentoring and developing younger professionals
Work well independently while also supporting the larger team
Want an opportunity to grow professionally as the company grows

Why O’Connell & Associates?

Make an Impact - We’re a growing firm, which means experienced professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our projects, our people, and the future of the company.

Own Your Projects - Take projects from initial concept through design, permitting, and…