Lead Civil/Site Design Engineer — Mentorship & NY Projects

Popli Design Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Popli Design Group (PDG) seeks a Project Design Engineer to join the Civil/Site Engineering Department in New York. You will lead civil/site projects across NYS, applying expertise in site design, pavements, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management for diverse clients.

You will mentor junior staff, communicate with clients, and provide guidance to project stakeholders while coordinating with internal teams and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
• NYS PE License.
• CPESC, LEED AP, and ENV SP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and oversee site plans including pedestrian/vehicular traffic circulation, roadways, parking lots, site utilities, grading/drainage, and watershed models.
• Delegate design tasks to junior staff and oversee technical drawings, reports, and cost estimates.
• Review and ensure quality of engineering documents and adherence to client/standards.
• Coordinate with project staff, clients, and agencies to obtain permits and approvals.
• Travel within New York State for site investigations and construction support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in civil engineering

NYS PE License

CPESC

LEED AP

ENV SP

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

TR55

TR20

HydroCAD

Hydraflow Express

SWPPP

Erosion & Sediment Control

SEQR & EAF

Job description

Popli Design Group (PDG) seeks a Project Design Engineer to join the Civil/Site Engineering Department in New York. You will lead civil/site projects across NYS, applying expertise in site design, pavements, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management for diverse clients.

You will mentor junior staff, communicate with clients, and provide guidance to project stakeholders while coordinating with internal teams and regulatory agencies.