Civil Engineer in Westborough

Energy Jobline ZR; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity for leadership/ownership

Job summary

WDA Design Group in Westborough, MA invites a Professional Engineer with 5+ years in site design to join our growing, multi-disciplinary practice. You will design development plans with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and HydroCAD, model stormwater per MADEP standards, and guide projects through permitting while coordinating with clients and municipalities.

The role offers growth toward leadership and owner opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required or equivalent.
• Massachusetts PE license or ability to obtain registration within 18 months of employment.
• 5+ years of site design, grading, drainage, and permitting experience in Massachusetts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D & HydroCAD.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater hydrology/hydraulics and land development permitting.
• Knowledge of land surveying techniques and construction administration.
• Ability to work with clients, town boards, and stakeholders to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare site development plans using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Develop stormwater models and MADEP-compliant designs.
• Navigate permitting processes and present at public meetings.
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction for compliance.
• Collaborate on business development, proposals, and project planning.

Skills

Site design experience

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client coordination

Education

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)

Massachusetts PE license eligibility (within 18 months)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Civil Engineer – Unlock Your Growth Potential with WDA Design Group

Westborough, MA | Full-Time

Are you a passionate Professional Engineer looking for the next step in your career? At WDA Design Group, we don’t just design projects—we shape communities. As a well-established, multi-disciplinary site design firm, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal land development.

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Professional Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and overseeing diverse projects, working closely with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders to bring creative site solutions to life.

This position offers unlimited growth potential, and within the next 12-24 months, there is an opportunity for future participation in management and ownership of the firm as we move toward an employee-owned model. This transition presents an exciting path for the right candidate to take on greater leadership responsibilities over time.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and prepare site development plans using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and other design tools for a range of projects, from residential subdivisions to commercial and institutional developments, and occasionally municipal;
• Utilize HydroCAD to develop effective stormwater runoff models and design stormwater management systems to MADEP standards;
• Navigate the local and state permitting process; Prepare and present reports and applications at public meetings detailing proposed designs, environmental benefits and other pertinent information;
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with regulations and design specifications;
• Observe project sites and monitor progress of construction to ensure work conforms to applicable standards, regulations, and design specifications;
• Collaborate with the staff on new business development, proposals, and project planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Current Massachusetts PE license (or be able to obtain registration within 18 months of employment);
• 5+ years of experience in site design, grading, drainage, and permitting in Massachusetts;
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D & HydroCAD;
• Strong knowledge of stormwater hydrology/hydraulics and land development permitting;
• Working knowledge of land surveying techniques and construction administration;
• Ability to work with clients, town boards, cooperating subs, and other project related parties to maintain smooth project management;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a dynamic team environment;
• Excellent communication and project management skills;
• Soils Evaluator Certificate and Septic Design Experience a plus;
• Self-directed, organized and self-motivated to accomplish goals;
• Massachusetts .

Why Join WDA Design Group?

• Exciting & diverse projects with a well-respected multi-disciplinary firm;
• A collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and excellence;
• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• Hybrid work schedule depending on experience and project needs;
• The potential for future leadership and ownership opportunities as the firm transitions to an employee-owned structure.

WDA Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary to commensurate based on experience

WDA Design Group is a multiple award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm with offices in Westborough, MA specializing in civil engineering, landscape architecture, site planning, surveying and permitting. Since 1997, we have developed innovative site design solutions for some of southern New England’s leading public and private clients. With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the essence of where we practice, WDA has been responsible for the creation of some of the most recognizable public and private developments in Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the past two decades, including Northborough Crossing, Bay State Commons, the Apponaug Circulator, the Astra Zeneca Headquarters, and Quinn Memorial Square.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.