Senior Civil Engineer

Brief Description

LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The firm has a 50+ year history of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and bring unique and sustainable value to our clients. We are seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior Civil Engineer to serve in a key project management role for a varied client base and help expand our Land Development Practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive experience and possess the technical, project management, and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve.

About the Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound engineering judgment, strong project ownership, proactive problem-solving, collaborative communication, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions

• Plan and design a wide range of Land Development engineering, public utilities, and private development projects.
• Lead engineering studies and design projects from concept development through construction documentation and construction-phase support.
• Manage task-specific scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support client relationship development and contribute to business development efforts.
• Cook up design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors and client managers.
• Coordinate project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
• Interface and build relationships with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including CAD designers, EITs, and GIS technicians.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Willingness to travel to visit various US-based client locations.
• Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Senior Civil Engineer Essential Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. North Carolina PE required, or ability to obtain within 6 months. 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: AutoCAD Civil 3D software experience. Experience working with state or local Departments of Transportation and other public agencies. Client/project management experience. Business development experience.

Core Skills

• Project planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Land development design and construction documentation.
• Client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Tech problem-solving and engineering judgment.
• Mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

View our 2026 Benefits Summary

Pay

Salary Range: $110,000 - 179,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

View our 2026 Benefits Summary