Civil Engineer | Roadway Design Lead

LHB, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking firm that is passionate about designing infrastructure that shapes communities. As a Civil Engineer Design Lead, you will play a vital role in leading project designs for municipal and transportation-related projects, ensuring high-quality standards and effective collaboration with clients and team members. With a commitment to creativity and innovative design, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on your community while working in a supportive and caring environment. If you are ready to take on challenges and drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to become a Shareholder

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional design experience in roadway and municipal design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design for municipal and transportation projects.
• Prepare written reports and project documents.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are followed.

Skills

Project Design Leadership

Client Interaction

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation ORD

GEOPAK

Job description

Office Location: Duluth or Minneapolis, MN

LHB’s growing Public Works Structures and Survey group has an immediate opportunity for a Civil Engineer to serve as a Design Lead out of our Duluth or Minneapolis offices. Come work at a firm passionate about designing infrastructure that shapes our communities.

Our team of talented engineers, designers, and other skilled team members is dedicated to making the world a better place. We love a good challenge and foster a collaborative culture. We also believe in balancing work and play, the power of giving back, and cultivating a culture of caring. Ready to be part of an award-winning team that directly impacts your community? Apply today.

Our core values reflect our commitment to building strong relationships founded on caring, humility, empathy, honesty, trustworthiness, and approachability. We strive for technical excellence by delivering the highest quality work, fueled by creativity and innovative design. Dedication is at our core — whether it’s to each other, our clients, or our broader community. We believe in listening first — to truly understand our client’s needs, identify issues, challenge the status quo, drive change, and remain adaptable to ensure success in every endeavor.

Location

The position is preferred as hybrid based in our Duluth or Minneapolis locations. However, fully remote candidates will be considered under the right circumstances if within the following states that LHB is licensed to do business: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, WY.

Position Summary:

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Leading project design for municipal and transportation related projects for public and private projects.
• Interact with clients, public, and agencies as needed.
• Prepare written reports and project documents.
• Ensure LHB QA/QC processes are followed.
• Work effectively in a team setting while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 4+ years of professional design experience in roadway and/or municipal design.
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation ORD and/or GEOPAK.
• Previous experience working with MnDOT and/or counties & municipalities in Minnesota.

Salary Range

• This position’s anticipated base salary range is $80,000-$105,000 annually. Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical and Dental.
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation).
• Basic Life and AD&D.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder.

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that serves clients nationwide. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, pipeline, and public works projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is committed to providing clients with high-performance, sustainable design solutions that can meet today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow. In 2021, the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored LHB with its biennial Firm Award.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled