Lead Civil Engineer

Company Description

Scherer Design Group, LLC (SDG) is a privately‑owned consulting firm specializing in Telecommunications, EV charging and Utility infrastructure design solutions. Headquartered in Lebanon, NJ, SDG is licensed in multiple states and certified as a Woman Owned Business Enterprise.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Savings bank
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

The ideal candidate is someone with telecom knowledge, intuitive thinking, and managerial talents that inspire others. This is a full‑time hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office. The Lead Civil Engineer will be responsible for designing and reviewing new site builds while collaborating and leading other engineers and designers.

• Design telecom sites from conception to construction, including layout from scratch, antenna mount design & site plan approval
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, and detailing for new and existing cell sites
• Perform site inspections and condition assessments on existing sites and prepare reports
• Lead and train Jr Engineers and CAD designers
• Prepare sketches and perform drafting using AutoCAD

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, telecom experience preferred
• If no degree, must have a minimum of 8 years telecom design experience
• New site development experience required; tower sites/rooftops in the tri‑state area a plus
• Experience with developing drawings in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of building envelope structural components
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Ability to perform inspections of sites and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle