Civil Design Engineer

About the role

As a Civil Design Engineer, you will work on various projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead engineering design efforts for site civil, stormwater drainage, industrial wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to a variety of projects, including civil site design, solid waste management and landfill design, impoundments, and the development of plans and profiles.
• Develop engineering designs and deliverables to support regulatory permitting, site development, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in and coordinate design and construction meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, including pre-bid meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of engineering and design work to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, project management, and ongoing client engagement as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with Civil 3D/CAD experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of civil design experience, preferably with an Engineering consulting firm.
• Current PE in the respective state.
• Previous experience with civil engineering design capabilities with both municipal and industrial clients.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, across various services and in a fast-paced environment.
• Group management and mentoring.
• Regional travel is required; national travel for client meetings is likely.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned Advantage: EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997; company growth translates into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness: personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work: mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities.
• Safety as a Value: safety deeply embedded in culture, prioritizing employee well-being.
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership: freedom to take initiative, achieve goals, shape your own career path in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work: fast‑paced, dynamic workdays filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two‑person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We attract and retain high‑quality people for the long term. EnSafe is dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace.