Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Concrete Construction

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer – Concrete Construction

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Premier Concrete Systems is seeking an experienced Civil and/or Structural Engineer with a strong background in concrete construction to join our team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with practical construction experience. The successful candidate must be able to thoroughly review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, understand concrete means and methods, evaluate constructability, and identify potential conflicts or challenges before they impact field operations.

Responsibilities

• Review structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements

• Evaluate plans for constructability, scope, sequencing, and potential conflicts

• Provide technical guidance related to concrete construction, including foundations, superstructures, slabs, formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete mixes, and placement requirements

• Work closely with project management, estimating, and field teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues

• Review project scope and assist with preconstruction planning

• Identify conditions that may impact production, scheduling, means and methods, or project cost

• Assist with estimating, bidding, pricing, value engineering, and scope review

• Participate in project meetings with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors

• Support projects from preconstruction through field execution and completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Strong experience within concrete construction, preferably structural/cast-in-place concrete

• Advanced ability to read and interpret structural and architectural plans and specifications

• Strong understanding of concrete construction methods, sequencing, formwork, reinforcing steel, and field operations

• Ability to identify constructability issues and conflicts within project documents

• Experience working directly with project management and field construction teams

• Concrete estimating, bidding, preconstruction, or value-engineering experience strongly preferred

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• PE license is a plus (I would keep it as a plus unless Peter specifically tells you the person has to be licensed)

Position Details

Full-time, in-person position based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with travel to project sites throughout the NY/NJ market as required.