Senior Civil Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: Our office in Dublin is seeking a highly experienced and self‑driven Senior Civil Engineer to lead and manage complex infrastructure and land development projects from concept through construction. This role requires a self‑motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple projects independently, and excels at mentoring junior staff and interfacing with clients and regulatory agencies. In this role, you will: Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects (e.g., roads, grading, drainage, utility layout, roadway design, and stormwater management systems) Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through construction Coordinate with surveyors, architects, planners, and environmental consultants Communicate your design recommendations to our clients, project team, construction contractors, and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies Prepare and review construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications Work alone on projects or lead a project team with other technical staff to design and detail new systems that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality assurance measures have been followed Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and engineering standards Participate in onsite observations, information gathering, and interaction with clients and contractors both during the design and construction phases of the projects to represent Salas O’Brien in the field Represent the firm in meetings with clients, municipalities, and public agencies Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations Provide the technical assessment of potential project opportunities to aid in project go/no‑go decisions Stay abreast of new design and analysis technologies and building materials through continuing education activities. As a Civil Engineer for projects, you will be required to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and client focus/customer service; be resourceful and flexible, effective at handling multiple tasks; have good computer skills; have strong presentation, written, and verbal skills; and be able to effectively delegate or be delegated to while working in a collaborative format with multiple team members. The types of projects that you will work on will include: Commercial and Office Facilities Warehouses Manufacturing Facilities Power Generation Facilities Specific design‑related services include: Overall site planning Vehicular access and parking Site grading and volume calculations Stormwater management design and reporting Stormwater pollution control systems Utility extension and relocation design You will be a great fit if: Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with: A proven ability to manage projects independently and lead teams Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling, and other design software Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated success in client interface and stakeholder coordination Have a working knowledge of stormwater design, modeling, and simulation software. The Physical and Ergonomic Requirements of this position are as follows: Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, and equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less. Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year. Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted. Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3‑dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted. Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break. Breathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self‑contained breathing apparatus. Location : Central Ohio Travel : Up to 20% Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salas O'Brien, Inc.