Civil Engineer - Design Lead; Public Infrastructure & Transportation

Job Description

Civil Engineer – Design Lead (Public Infrastructure & Transportation)

Brand new opportunity for a Civil Engineer/Design Lead to join a growing Public Infrastructure and Transportation group. This is your chance to lead meaningful work by improving how people move, connect, and thrive while being part of a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and balance.

In this role, you’ll lead the design of municipal and transportation projects across the region, working closely with clients, agencies, and internal teams to deliver public infrastructure that makes a lasting impact. You’ll guide technical design, mentor project teams, and bring forward creative solutions that balance engineering precision with community needs.

This role is available on a hybrid schedule with flexibility for remote work from select Midwest states.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of municipal, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects for both public and private clients.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers and technicians, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies, representing the firm in meetings, presentations, and community discussions.
• Oversee project documentation, including plans, specifications, and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control processes across projects, upholding firm standards of technical rigor and design excellence.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including water resources, structural, and survey professionals to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Contribute to business growth, supporting proposals, client development, and process improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 4+ years of design experience in roadway, transportation, or municipal engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, GEOPAK, or Open Roads Designer (ORD).
• Experience collaborating with state DOTs, counties, or municipalities is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in Minnesota (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hybrid flexibility to balance your time between office collaboration, field visits, and remote work.
• Competitive salary anticipated between $95,700–$123,500, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) with match, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for advancement and continued education with paid licensure and professional development support.
• Inclusive, employee-first culture emphasizing trust, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
• Path to ownership with opportunities for eligible team members to become shareholders.

Apply today!

AEC Resources is committed to advancing careers in the engineering industry helping job seekers by providing an expansive collection of unpublished job opportunities, free technical training and certification programs, industry mentoring, resume writing services, and a focus of connecting you with the region's most sought after employers. All applications are handled in confidence.

AEC Resources is committed to advancing careers in the engineering industry helping job seekers by providing an expansive collection of unpublished job opportunities, free technical training and certification programs, industry mentoring, resume writing services, and a focus of connecting you with the region's most sought after employers. All applications are handled in confidence.