Senior Civil Engineer P.E. - Tech Lead

About the role

The ideal candidate will combine strong geotechnical and environmental engineering expertise with hands-on project delivery experience, design oversight, and client-facing leadership. This role focuses on delivering high-quality engineering solutions across municipal and industrial programs including wastewater and stormwater systems, pump stations, roads, and structures while mentoring staff, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and review for civil and geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Serve as project Technical Lead for municipal and environmental projects including wastewater treatment, water distribution systems, pump stations, stormwater management, roads, and structural elements.
• Perform or oversee geotechnical investigations, analysis and reporting; integrate geotechnical recommendations into civil designs.
• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and calculations; coordinate deliverables using AutoCAD and engineering software.
• Develop and review cost estimates, bid packages, and construction documents; support procurement and bidding processes.
• Provide engineering support during construction including submittal reviews, RFI responses, site visits, and construction observation.
• Lead QA/QC processes for technical deliverables and mentor junior engineers and designers to build internal capability.
• Capture and manage project budgets and schedules; ensure successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain permits, resolve technical issues, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by developing technical approaches, scope, schedules, and fee estimates; participate in client presentations and sales activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred) from an accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; ability to obtain or maintain P.E. licensure in relevant states (NCEES) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive civil and geotechnical engineering experience; demonstrated track record as a technical lead on municipal, environmental, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven geotechnical engineering experience including subsurface investigation, lab data interpretation, slope/stability analysis, foundation recommendations, and geotechnical reporting.
• Strong environmental engineering experience related to wastewater treatment, stormwater systems, and environmental permitting.
• Hands-on experience with design and drafting tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent) and engineering analysis software.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, bid documents, and managing bidding or procurement processes.
• Demonstrated project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and construction support.
• Experience in consulting, client-facing roles, and business development (proposal writing, scopes, fee development) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to attend project sites and client meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to attend project sites and client meetings as required.

Skills

• Geotechnical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Project management
• Client-facing leadership
• Technical design and review
• Cost estimation and bidding
• Construction support
• Business development

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