Civil Engineer 4

Dayzim; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave

Family leave

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann, through DZMCEngineering, seeks a Civil Engineer 4 to lead complex projects and provide expert engineering guidance. You will drive scopes, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure design quality while leveraging your PE license to stamp essential documents.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage staffing and budgets, and maintain client engagement to deliver successful outcomes across civil and structural disciplines.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in civil or structural engineering.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Proven track record managing medium-sized projects with budget, schedule, and staff oversight.
• Familiarity with current codes, regulations, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance within civil engineering and ensure project elements meet industry standards.
• Lead development and assessment of project scopes, evaluating impacts on timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
• Review design work and documents to ensure compliance and constructibility.
• Stamp project documents with PE license where required.
• Manage staffing plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and growth.
• Balance technical precision with strategic project management to deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical civil/structural expertise

Client communication

Team mentoring

Engineering software proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Location: Charlotte, NC 28202, Charlotte, NC 28206, Charlotte, NC 28208, Greenville, SC 29615, Marietta, OH 45750, United States (Remote)

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Remote

Job Description:

Opportunity Overview

Join DZMCEngineering as a Civil Engineer 4 and contribute to innovative engineering projects that shape the communities and infrastructure of tomorrow. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to medium-sized projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

You will perform advanced civil engineering analyses, develop practical and creative design solutions, and help move projects from concept through completion. Your work may include supporting project scopes, preparing engineering documents, evaluating design alternatives, and ensuring deliverables meet applicable standards, client expectations, and quality requirements.

As an integral member of the engineering team, you will collaborate with civil, structural, and other technical disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions that support successful project execution. Your knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to technical excellence will have a direct impact on the quality and effectiveness of the work we provide to our clients.

D&Z values innovation, integrity, respect, and continuous learning. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise, work on meaningful projects, and grow your career within a supportive team that recognizes the value of every contributor.

As the Civil Engineer 4, here is the work you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive technical guidance and expertise within the civil engineering discipline, ensuring all elements of assigned projects meet and exceed industry standards.
• Lead the development and continuous assessment of project scopes, proactively identifying scope changes and evaluating their impacts on timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts seamlessly, fostering productive collaboration across various engineering specialties and client teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
• Oversee quality assurance by meticulously reviewing design work and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and constructibility requirements.
• Assume responsibility for project deliverables by applying your Professional Engineer (PE) certification to stamp necessary project documents, demonstrating accountability and professional integrity.
• Manage the administrative and supervisory aspects of assigned projects, including the formulation of staffing plans, budget oversight, and schedule adherence to guarantee successful project completion.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior engineers and project team members, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing, professional development, and high performance.
• This multifaceted role requires an individual who is both detail-oriented and visionary, capable of balancing technical precision with strategic project management to deliver exceptional engineering solutions.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Demonstrated strong organizational capabilities adept at managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Broad and deep technical expertise within civil and structural engineering disciplines, enabling innovative problem-solving and informed decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to effectively engage with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience supervising diverse teams, motivating individuals, and driving projects to successful completion.
• Strong analytical skills supported by proficiency in modern engineering software and tools used for design, modeling, and project management.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate changing project environments and emerging challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or a qualification deemed acceptable by the State Board of Engineers for professional engineer licensure. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, demonstrating expertise in project execution, engineering best practices, and leadership within the field.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, underscoring your commitment to professional standards and ethical engineering practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing medium-sized projects, including budgetary oversight, scheduling, and staff management.
• Familiarity with the latest codes, regulations, and industry trends relevant to civil engineering to ensure compliance and innovation.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,960.00 - $172,440.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

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