Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

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MP Engineers + Architects is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Civil Engineer to lead and manage highway, transportation, roadway, and civil/site development projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong civil engineering expertise with proven project management, design, planning, coordination, and construction experience .

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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects through all phases—from preconstruction and design through construction and post-construction —while coordinating with clients, project teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage and coordinate highway, transportation, roadway, and civil/site projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout.
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• Provide technical leadership and oversight for civil engineering design and project delivery.
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• Lead project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution in accordance with project requirements and client expectations.
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• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, deliverables, and coordination with internal and external project teams.
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• Develop and review civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
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• Oversee highway/roadway, utility, and civil/site design activities.
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• Coordinate projects involving NYC street improvements and transportation infrastructure.
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• Participate in and provide technical oversight during preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases.
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• Coordinate with clients including NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and NYSDOT , as well as consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
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• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for compliance with project requirements.
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• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and coordinate solutions to maintain project schedules and deliverables.
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• Utilize project management and engineering software, including AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and Primavera .
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• Support client meetings, project reporting, technical coordination, and project documentation.
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• Ensure engineering and project management activities are performed in accordance with applicable standards, project requirements, and client expectations.
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Required Qualifications

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• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
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• 8–15 years of comprehensive experience in civil engineering and project management, preferably within highway, transportation, roadway, and civil/site projects.
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• Experience managing projects through preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases.
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• Strong experience with highway/roadway and utility design .
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• Experience with NYC street improvement and transportation infrastructure projects .
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• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project activities and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
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Technical Skills

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• AutoCAD
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• OpenRoads
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• Primavera
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• Highway and roadway design
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• Civil/site design
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• Utility design
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• Project planning and scheduling
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• Construction/project coordination
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Preferred Experience

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Experience working on projects for or with NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and/or NYSDOT is preferred.