Senior Civil Project Engineer

Position Overview

We are a multi-state and multi-discipline engineering firm proud to be named one of the Best Firms to work for in the Country! Our collaborative company culture and generous comp/benefits structure combined with interesting and challenging projects allows our teams to flourish and grow professionally as well as personally. We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role focuses on civil engineering for water/wastewater systems, including hydraulic modeling and detailed design using AutoCAD.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of water and wastewater civil projects, including pump stations, treatment facilities, pipelines, and associated site work.
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling and analysis to support system planning, pipe sizing, pump selection, and system optimization.
• Prepare engineering reports, design documents, cost estimates, and permit applications; ensure regulatory and owner requirements are met.
• Cook up project teams, including internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients; lead project meetings and present technical findings to stakeholders.
• Provide senior-level engineering judgment for hydraulic design, structural support, and constructability reviews.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians; promote quality control, best practices, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk; prepare progress reports and contribute to business development and proposal preparation where appropriate.
• Integrate telemetry, automation, and control system considerations into civil designs and collaborate with controls engineers to coordinate system integration and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Masters degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required if PE not yet held.
• 7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a focus on water and/or wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic modeling and analysis (examples: EPANET, InfoWater/InfoWorks, HEC-RAS, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and production of construction-ready civil drawings; experience with Civil 3D a plus.
• Strong experience in hydraulic design, pump station design, and treatment facility layout and support.
• Working knowledge of telemetry, automation, and control system design and commissioning for water/wastewater systems is desirable.
• Experience preparing permit submittals, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or monthly stipend if you get insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with Roth provision
• Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven