Civil Engineer

Job Details:

Civil Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable and responsible for quality and quantity of drawings, including signing and sealing work product.
• Lead civil engineering efforts for site design, grading, utilities, and land development across active project assignments.
• Own project phases from concept through construction documentation, executing with accuracy and a constructability mindset.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff, sharing technical knowledge and setting the tone for a high-performing team environment.
• Uphold and contribute to the firm's engineering standards and workflows in alignment with ownership expectations and industry best practices.
• Track progress on assigned tasks and communicate status updates to project leads in a timely, organized manner.

Project Oversight

• Collaborate with development, entitlements, construction, and operational teams to ensure engineering designs support project feasibility, budget, schedule, and operational goals.
• Manage assigned project tasks and costs to support profitability and efficiency across civil engineering engagements.
• Drive engineering work across multiple simultaneous projects, from master planning and site layout to grading, utilities, and permitting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory codes, municipal zoning ordinances, NJ Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS), and agency requirements.
• Prepare and lead production of concept drawings, drainage reports, sanitary sewer reports, and site investigation reports.
• Support construction phase services, including review of shop drawings and submittals.

• Work across development, entitlements, construction, architecture, and other teams to ensure engineering solutions are integrated effectively across all disciplines.
• Coordinate with municipal agencies, contractors, and project leads to advance approvals and permitting.
• Partner with architectural and interior design teams so civil engineering design supports the full project vision from site through building.

• Coordinate with external civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and other technical specialists.
• Review civil engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications at key project milestones.
• Manage engineering budgets and track consultant deliverables to maintain schedule and cost efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 3-10 years of commercial and/or high-density residential site design and permitting experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey preferred; EIT with active pursuit of PE licensure considered.
• Deep understanding of jurisdictional requirements and municipal land development ordinances.
• Strong knowledge of NJ Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS).
• Expertise in civil engineering design including site layout, grading, earthwork analysis, ADA compliance, stormwater management, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and soil erosion & sediment control.
• Construction and constructability expertise as it relates to production of design drawings and resolution of field issues.
• Foundation and geotechnical experience and understanding.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage software (StormCAD, Hydroflow, HydroCAD).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working alongside consultant teams and supporting coordination of professional services.

Please send your resume to Mike Hopkins at View email address on us.fitly.work and I'll send full details on company and position. All resumes are treated with 100% confidentiality, and I'd also like to discuss several other roles I have in the area with you as well.

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