Senior Civil Engineer.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Senior Civil Engineer in Hanover, NH, to oversee day-to-day engineering operations. The role involves extensive project collaboration, technical reviews, and field investigations. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and ArcGIS. The salary range is $120,000 to $140,000.

The successful candidate will enhance campus infrastructure and contribute to a culture of safety and customer service. Highlights include working with a variety of project stakeholders and ensuring project adherence to design and construction guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in civil engineering.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong service orientation and commitment to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day operations of the Engineering Office.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders on engineering projects.
• Conduct field investigations and prepare permitting documents.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

ArcGIS software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Hydraulic calculations

Utility distribution operations

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Civil Engineer in NH

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

EPANET

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Position Details: Position Information

Posting date 12/05/2025 • Closing date Open Until Filled • Position Number 1129491

Salary: Hiring Range Minimum $120,000 – Maximum $140,000

Union Type: Not a Union Position • SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position • FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time • Scheduled Months per Year: 12 • Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location: Hanover, NH • Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose

The Civil Engineer participates in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Dartmouth College Engineering Office. The Engineering Office strives to provide high quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients, including working with Project Managers on capital projects, in-house design projects, working with Facilities’ Maintenance and Grounds Services on operational issues, and providing technical review and oversight of projects designed by outside consultants. The activities of the Civil Engineer include design reviews, field investigations, preparation and/or review of permitting documents, site, grading, water, sewer and stormwater management design and review, campus underground utility mapping, preparation of technical specifications, drafting, code review, use of engineering software, construction administration services, and development and continuous improvement of campus Design and Construction Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of New Hampshire with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• Extensive analytical, design and field experience in general civil infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, and familiarity with their operation.
• Experience in utility distribution operations & maintenance.
• Proficiency in PC systems and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and infrastructure-related software (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Proficiency with ArcGIS software.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, leadership and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
• Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the service and operations of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of progressively responsible engineering and experience in drainage, water, and sewer systems, including planning, hydraulic calculations, preparation of plans and specifications, project management, and construction inspection.
• Experience with engineering flow/hydraulic software modeling systems (e.g., EPANET, KYPipe, SewerGEMS); ability to develop and/or update existing models for water, sewer, and storm.
• Active LEED BD+C AP certification.

Key Accountabilities

Owner’s Engineer

• Collaborate and coordinate tasks with project stakeholders including operational staff, project management staff, the broader campus community, and project personnel such as landscape architects, outside engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies on complex engineering projects and operational issues.
• Determine or review the design approach, procedures, and criteria at all stages from basis of design through construction documents for academic, athletic, administrative, residential, commercial, institutional mixed-use, and/or assigned phases of large land/site development.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design and/or operational problems that may include performing field investigation or observations, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects of a project.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate assigned project work to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software such as AutoCad Civil 3D.
• Analysis and design of various sized drainage engineering projects, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design for parking lot and street drainage and modeling of floodplain hydraulics.
• Work on stormwater quality projects including the design of green infrastructure and other best management practices for stormwater control and treatment, erosion and sediment control design, and compliance and permitting documentation.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction and/or recommendations of assigned projects and field observations.
• Review and/or prepare plans, technical specifications, drainage reports, engineering cost estimates, project schedules, and contract documents.

Percentage Of Time 65

Engineering Design and Construction Administration

• Provides engineering design and construction administration services for a variety of projects. Prepares bid documents including drawings and specifications. Construction administration services include shop drawing review, attendance at project meetings, clarification of installation details with contractors in the field, review of as-built documentation and archiving, and conducting field inspections with reports.

Percentage Of Time 10

Campus Underground Utility Mapping

• Participate in the process of identifying, documenting, and updating the location of underground utilities, including data collection, use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software (ArcGIS), data management, and coordination with Dig Safe.

Percentage Of Time 10

Campus Design and Construction Guidelines

• Participates in continuous improvement of campus design and construction guidelines for designers and contractors doing work on the campus.

Percentage Of Time 5

Safety

• Cultivate and promote a culture of safety where the emphasis on safety is ingrained in every aspect of the workplace.
• Commit to the culture of safety by following safety procedures, reporting hazards and unsafe behaviors, and participating in safety training, meetings, and audits. Take personal ownership of safety responsibilities.

Percentage Of Time 5

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other division initiatives within the College.

Percentage Of Time 5

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Contacts

Recruitment Inquiries: Matt Cilley

Phone: [e-mail]

Cover Letter and Title: Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities

Department Contact's Phone: (see above)

Equal Opportunity and Background

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of required credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner.

Other

Is driving a vehicle an essential function? Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all Dartmouth facilities. For details, see policy. URL: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

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