Civil Lead Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with employer

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Mentorship program

Job summary

Wright-Pierce is an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm seeking a licensed Civil Lead Project Engineer to join our team. The role centers on leading civil projects, directing junior engineers, and delivering designs for water, wastewater, and infrastructure across diverse locations.

The position offers a competitive salary range with benefits and a hybrid work environment, reflecting education, experience, and local factors. Final salary will be determined accordingly.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software (ICPR, HEC-RAS, HydroCad, SWMM).
• Experience with surface water hydrology.
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, pressure pipe flow hydraulics, and pump station design.
• Experience with environmental resource permitting.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Direct junior engineers in execution of technical tasks
• Perform technical reviews of civil engineering design documents
• Lead design of stormwater management systems, streets, roadways, and site improvements
• Develop engineering proposals and presentations
• Project management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Continual learning

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

HydroCad

SWMM

Job description

Wright-Pierce is an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure. We are seeking a licensed Civil Lead Project Engineer to join our company.

Salary range: $85,000 - $140,000 per year. Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Direct junior engineers in execution of technical tasks
• Perform technical reviews of civil engineering design documents
• Lead design of stormwater management systems, streets, roadways, and site improvements
• Develop engineering proposals and presentations
• Project management

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers
• Committed to continual learning
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in civil engineering
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., ICPR, HEC-RAS, HydroCad, SWMM)
• Experience with surface water hydrology
• Experience with open channel, gravity pipe, pressure pipe flow hydraulics, and pump station design
• Experience with environmental resource permitting

Certifications

• Professional Engineer License required

Education

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Office Location

• Burlington, MA
• Middletown, CT
• Portland, ME
• Portsmouth, NH
• Maitland, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Jacksonville, FL

Benefits

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Sponsorship Availability

At this time, we will not support sponsorship (i.e., H-1B or TN visas) for this position.