Civil Engineer

LVI Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development

Job summary

LVI Associates in Phoenix seeks a licensed Site Civil Engineer (P.E.) to lead site development and public infrastructure projects across Arizona. You will oversee design from planning through construction, coordinate with municipalities, and mentor junior staff.

The role blends technical design with project management, client interactions, and regulatory approvals, offering growth in a multidisciplinary team working on transportation, drainage, parks, and municipal utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Active Arizona P.E. license or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with site development.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of municipal design standards and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design for site development and public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway plans.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, clients, architects and landscape architects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Provide QA/QC reviews of plans, specs and reports.
• Support permitting and agency approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project presentations.
• Provide construction-phase support including RFIs.

Skills

P.E. license

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

An established multidisciplinary engineering and design firm is seeking a licensed Site Civil Engineer (P.E.) to join its growing Phoenix office. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of municipal, transportation, drainage, parks, recreation, and public infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading site civil design efforts, coordinating with public agencies, and delivering projects from planning and design through construction. This role provides a blend of technical design, project management, client interaction, and mentorship responsibilities.

Site Civil Engineer (P.E.)

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for a variety of site development and public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans.
• Perform engineering calculations, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Coordinate with municipalities, public agencies, clients, architects, landscape architects, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide quality control reviews of plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support permitting and agency approval processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff.
• Attend client meetings and participate in project presentations.
• Provide construction-phase support, including plan interpretation and response to RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with grading, drainage, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of local municipal design standards and permitting requirements.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Drainage and stormwater improvements
• Transportation and roadway projects
• Public facilities and community developments
• Water resources and hydraulic engineering projects
• Construction administration and agency coordination

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional development and licensing support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to high-profile Arizona projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed civil engineer seeking greater project responsibility and the chance to work on impactful public and community-focused projects throughout Arizona.