Senior Civil Project Engineer

Senior Civil Project Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role focuses on civil engineering for water/wastewater systems, including hydraulic modeling and detailed design using AutoCAD. The Senior Engineer will manage technical scopes, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and regulators, and provide construction support through commissioning to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the technical design and delivery of water and wastewater civil projects, including pump stations, treatment facilities, pipelines, and associated site work.
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling and analysis to support system planning, pipe sizing, pump selection, and system optimization.
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications using AutoCAD and associated CAD standards.
• Prepare engineering reports, design documents, cost estimates, and permit applications; ensure regulatory and owner requirements are met.
• Coordinate project teams, including internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients; lead project meetings and present technical findings to stakeholders.
• Provide senior-level engineering judgment for hydraulic design, structural support, and constructability reviews.
• Support construction phase activities including submittal review, site observation, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians; promote quality control, best practices, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk; prepare progress reports and contribute to business development and proposal preparation where appropriate.
• Integrate telemetry, automation, and control system considerations into civil designs and collaborate with controls engineers to coordinate system integration and commissioning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Masters degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required if PE not yet held.
• 7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a focus on water and/or wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic modeling and analysis (examples: EPANET, InfoWater/InfoWorks, HEC-RAS, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and production of construction-ready civil drawings; experience with Civil 3D a plus.
• Strong experience in hydraulic design, pump station design, and treatment facility layout and support.
• Working knowledge of telemetry, automation, and control system design and commissioning for water/wastewater systems is desirable.
• Experience preparing permit submittals, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or monthly stipend $ if you get insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with Roth provision
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven