Lead Civil Engineer

Scherer Design Group, LLC; Lebanon (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Savings bank

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Scherer Design Group, LLC is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer with telecom site design expertise to lead project teams and oversee construction drawings for new and existing cell sites.

The role involves managing engineers and designers, developing site layouts, and ensuring quality through inspection and reporting, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience; telecom experience preferred.
• If no degree, a minimum of 8 years telecom design experience.
• New site development experience required; tower sites/rooftops in the tri-state area a plus.
• Experience with developing drawings in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of building envelope structural components.
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards.
• Ability to perform inspections of sites and other structures, both visually and with instruments.
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design telecom sites from conception to construction, including layout from scratch, antenna mount design & site plan approval.
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, and detailing for new and existing cell sites.
• Perform site inspections and condition assessments on existing sites and prepare reports.
• Lead and train Jr Engineers and CAD designers.
• Prepare sketches and perform drafting using AutoCAD.

Skills

Telecom design

Leadership

Technical writing

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Scherer Design Group, LLC (SDG) is a privately‑owned consulting firm specializing in Telecommunications, EV charging and Utility infrastructure design solutions. Headquartered in Lebanon, NJ, SDG is licensed in multiple states and certified as a Woman Owned Business Enterprise.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Savings bank
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Role Description

The ideal candidate is someone with telecom knowledge, intuitive thinking, and managerial talents that inspire others. This is a full‑time hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office. The Lead Civil Engineer will be responsible for designing and reviewing new site builds while collaborating and leading other engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Design telecom sites from conception to construction, including layout from scratch, antenna mount design & site plan approval
• Develop and review construction drawings, specifications, and detailing for new and existing cell sites
• Perform site inspections and condition assessments on existing sites and prepare reports
• Lead and train Jr Engineers and CAD designers
• Prepare sketches and perform drafting using AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, telecom experience preferred
• If no degree, must have a minimum of 8 years telecom design experience
• New site development experience required; tower sites/rooftops in the tri‑state area a plus
• Experience with developing drawings in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of building envelope structural components
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Ability to perform inspections of sites and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle