Senior Civil Engineer Job Description

The Senior Civil Engineer responsibilities also include estimating costs and personnel and material needs, preparing proposals and establishing completion dates. Designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and roads. Being a Senior Civil Engineer may report to an executive or a manager. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Working as a Senior Civil Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

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Senior Civil Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate design teams;
  • Edit technical specifications;
  • Development of final design documents in CADD software including MicroStation;
  • May assist in determining schedule and budget requirements;
  • Prepare civil engineering drawings to represent as-builts and/or proposed civil infrastructure;
  • Manage multiple complex civil engineering projects;
  • Preparation of construction specifications;
  • Support business development initiatives;
  • Prepare roadway plans, detail drawings, project specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates (PS&E);
  • Guide design teams to achieve overall project objectives;
  • Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise;
  • Prepare Project Risk Register with understanding of risk based decision making;
  • Work closely with our design team for large civil work project delivery;
  • Technical guidance and mentoring for junior engineers in their project work and development;
  • Manage key client relationships and bring in new clients.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Ability to work in the United States immediately;
  • Ability to work in this country immediately is required;
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field),
  • 8+ years of experience;
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Hydrology/hydraulics software packages, Word, Excel, Project;
  • Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills;
  • 3 years progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership;
  • Develop procedures for the administration of section activities;
  • Experience with the DoD 5000.02 acquisition process;
  • Have the ability to obtain professional engineering registration in several states;
  • Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation ;Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel;
  • Bachelors degree in Industrial, mechanical, or civil engineering and five (5) years or more experience;
  • Masters degree in similar field and three (3) years or more experience.