Senior Civil Designer | Palmetto Bay, FL

IMEG; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

IMEG, a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm, seeks a Senior Civil Designer in Palmetto Bay, FL to lead design as project manager or lead designer on moderate to complex civil projects. You will manage budgets, mentor staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver transportation and bridge infrastructure.

Join a culture of ownership, with ESOP benefits, training opportunities, and a path to PE licensure through firm support. In-office full-time position with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7+ years in civil engineering consulting; 8+ preferred.
• Experience with design scopes, fee calculations, and contract reviews.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead client relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Executives with design scopes, proposals, and contracts.
• Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
• Serve as primary point of contact for teams and clients.
• Prepare monthly billings and update billing projections.
• Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements.
• Lead design staff through design and construction phases; run progress meetings.
• Conduct site visits and document findings as needed.
• Address client concerns, manage change orders, and obtain approvals.
• Mentor staff and develop client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil design

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Associates or cert with Autodesk Civil 3D

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

100% Employee-Owned

IMEG is hiring a Senior Civil Designer in Palmetto Bay, FL to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex civil engineering projects. This role provides project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to support positive client outcomes. You will manage project financials, support training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports transportation and bridge work for cities, counties, and transportation agencies, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

• Location: Palmetto Bay, FL


• Discipline: Civil


• Markets: Transportation; Bridge


• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)


• Travel: Up to 20%


• Work Schedule: Full Time In Office


• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.


• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.


• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines.


• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.


• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.


• Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements, and complete required quality control and milestone deliverables.


• Coordinate design staff and project schedules through design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation.


• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.


• Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain approvals.


• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building and developing client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D or equivalent software tools or engineering preferred

Experience

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the civil engineering consulting industry

OR

• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the civil engineering consulting or construction industry

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path


• Assist in the design and analysis of Civil Engineering projects


• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline


• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others


• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise


• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships


• Strong training and mentoring skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges


• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Excel, and Outlook


• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups


• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

About The Team

• Our team helps cities, counties, and transportation agencies plan, design, analyze, and maintain transportation systems, including intersection improvements, roadway design, traffic-congestion evaluation, bridge inspections, and transit improvements.


• Our skilled planners and engineers help communities revamp neighborhoods, repurpose transportation corridors, and integrate Complete Streets and open spaces.


• Recent work includes SW 100th Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Planning & Design | Town of Cutler Bay, Florida (2020: Outstanding Achievement Award by APWA), Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program | FDOT Transportation & Data Analytics Office (2021: Team of the Year Award by Florida Department of Transportation), Transportation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project | City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2024: Safe Streets Summit People’s Choice Award by Broward MPO, Miami-Dade TPO, and Palm Beach TPA), Transportation.

Why IMEG

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing


• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology


• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE


• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)


• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription


• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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