Lead Civil Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group

-; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled civil engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of power plant projects, enhancing your civil engineering expertise while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for designing critical infrastructure, preparing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial project design and site grading.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and storm water management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for drainage and earthwork to support design.
• Design site layouts and collaborate on 3D models.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Technical Writing

Storm Water Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCad

PondPack

AutoTurn

MS Office

Job description

Description

This position offers an opportunity to utilize and expand your civil engineering skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment. You will work on the design, modification, and analysis of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar heavy industrial systems.

As part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will handle a variety of power plant projects, including civil site development tasks such as calculations, designs, and specifications. You will coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to ensure timely and complete designs. Depending on the project's scope and complexity, you may lead other civil engineers and designers.

Your responsibilities may also include:

1. Preparing calculations for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement, ponds, landfills, and earthwork to support design and permits.
2. Creating technical specifications for construction requirements.
3. Designing site layouts, grading, and drainage, and collaborating on 3D models and drawings.
4. Designing storm drainage, roads, water storage, and waste disposal systems.
5. Reviewing contractor submissions and vendor documentation for compliance.
6. Traveling to client offices and site locations for reviews, coordination, and verification.

This role is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days a week.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience include:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license, preferably in New Jersey, Maryland, or other East Coast states.
• 10+ years of experience in project team environments, with heavy industrial project design, site grading, earthwork, storm water management, and related fields.
• Experience in technical writing, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, AutoTurn, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration ability.
• Location in Hamilton, NJ, with occasional travel.

Valued but not required:

• Experience with coal residuals management and disposal.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and award-winning benefits, including health plans, insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, bonuses, and flexible work arrangements. Our compensation range is $109,410 to $168,770 annually.

About Our Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group specializes in power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, with extensive experience in power plant design and modernization, including renewable energy and carbon capture technologies.

Awards & Recognition

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.