Senior Site Civil Engineer / Technical Director

Senior Site Civil Engineer / Technical Director

Salary: $140,000-$180,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy in Manhattan is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer / Technical Director to lead site civil design projects, guide a team of engineers, and support the continued growth of its civil engineering practice.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who combines strong technical design capabilities with project management, team leadership, and client-facing experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex projects while helping develop the team, strengthen client relationships, and identify new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of site civil engineering projects from initial concept through final construction documents.

• Oversee site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and erosion and sediment control plans.

• Review engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and construction documents to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards.

• Manage multiple projects, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality control for junior and mid-level engineers and design staff.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, structural, environmental, surveying, and transportation professionals.

• Maintain client relationships and participate in project meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.

• Support business development through proposal preparation, client development, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to the growth of the civil engineering practice.

• Help establish design standards, improve workflows, and develop the team's technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Master's preferred.

• Significant experience in site civil engineering design, ideally with a background in consulting engineering.

• Strong technical knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and site development.

• Experience managing engineering projects and reviewing the work of other design professionals.

• Ability to lead and mentor engineers while remaining technically involved in project delivery.

• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant design software.

• Business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $140,000-$180,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Professional development and continuing education support.

• Opportunities for advancement into broader technical, practice leadership, and management responsibilities.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a significant technical leadership position within an established engineering consultancy, combining hands-on design oversight with project management, team development, and business growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence technical standards, develop engineering talent, maintain important client relationships, and help shape the future direction of the site civil practice while remaining connected to the engineering work.