Senior Civil Engineer

SmithGroup; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

SmithGroup, a leading design firm, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for their Cleveland office. The role includes overseeing project quality, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have significant experience in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant design software. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, substantial PTO, and a robust benefits plan.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

3 weeks of PTO plus the option to purchase additional time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) program with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of design experience as a Civil Engineer.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project civil engineer ensuring technical quality meets expectations.
• Produce civil engineering designs and project plans.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project Management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

LEED AP preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) registration required

Job description

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SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Cleveland office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Serve as project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
• Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects and building engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects.
• Produce civil engineering designs, including preparing project plans and specifications for waterfront, site development, or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
• Produce plans, details and specifications for all aspects of civil engineering including grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground utilities, retaining walls, roads and other site related features.
• Perform site reviews, construction site visits, coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, all government levels of regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 or more years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
• LEED AP preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as these are essential as is the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $99,000 to $137,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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