Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT LIVIC CIVIL

Imagine coming to work each day, excited to tackle challenges alongside a team that’s just as driven and passionate as you are. We’re LIVIC Civil, a tight-knit firm with a mission to guide our clients to success, whether through civil engineering, land development, traffic and transportation engineering, GIS, survey, or landscape design. With several of our biggest projects yet on the horizon, we’re looking for someone ready to grow with us and help make a lasting impact.

This role isn’t for everyone. If you:

• Settle for “good enough,”
• Avoid taking on new challenges,
• Struggle with constructive feedback, or
• Prefer working solo instead of on a team,

then this might not be the right fit. But if you’re a fast learner, adaptable, and eager to research, problem-solve, and contribute to something bigger, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

LIVIC Civil is Not Your Ordinary Civil Engineering Firm. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve partnered with clients who share our values of integrity, hard work, and responsiveness, delivering projects that go beyond expectations. As a small, agile firm, we’re committed to evolving quickly, achieving exceptional results that set us apart.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer/Designer leads complex civil design production and independently develops permit-ready land development design packages with minimal direction. This role is a technical anchor for the design team—driving quality, mentoring designers, coordinating with agencies, and supporting project leadership with reliable deliverables and thoughtful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced design and drafting in Autodesk Civil 3D for complex land development projects.
• Independently produce complex grading plans, site layouts, details, and plan sets with minimal direction.
• Independently prepare stormwater and other infrastructure design calculations; assemble reports and permit packages.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and develop construction cost estimates with appropriate assumptions.
• Research and interpret permit requirements, codes, regulations, and design standards; apply them to design decisions.
• Coordinate with municipalities and/or permit agencies; support responses to technical review comments.
• Coordinate with clients and subconsultants as directed; communicate technical items clearly.
• Perform initial QA/QC reviews of Designer/Project Designer work; identify issues early and reduce rework through standards and coaching.
• Mentor Designers/CAD staff on Civil 3D workflows and design fundamentals.
• Attend client, municipal, and agency meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Pathways for Growth

At LIVIC, we value ambition and the unique strengths each team member brings. This role can evolve into various exciting paths over time based on your interests, talents, and drive. Possible career growth paths include:

• Project Management Roles – Leading projects from inception to completion.
• Development Coordinator Roles – Focusing on business growth and client partnerships.

This position is ideal for someone who sees themselves growing into a future leader, whether in project management or client development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required :
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture or related field of study preferred OR equivalent Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture or related field of study and 2 years of experience.
• Experience: 8+ years progressive land development/site design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex design-related issues with sound judgment.
• Regulatory experience at state/county/municipal levels (Pennsylvania preferred, multi-state a plus).
• Strong communication, organization, and mentorship skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Preferred:

• Experience supporting bidding and construction-phase engineering tasks.
• Ability to manage smaller projects or workstreams with minimal PM oversight.
• Travel to other offices as needed

WHY LIVIC?

At LIVIC, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. With flexible schedules and a supportive work environment, you’ll join a team committed to creating and guiding development projects toward success. If you’re ready for a career journey with limitless potential, and a chance to lead through curiosity and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

LIVIC Civil is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, performance, and other job-related criteria. The company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on legally protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.