Senior Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Hanover, NH is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead various engineering projects. The role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders, design analysis, and execution of drainage engineering projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS is essential. This position is onsite-only and offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a civil engineer.
• Experience in utility distribution operations and maintenance.
• Experience with drainage, water, and sewer systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on engineering projects.
• Review design approaches and criteria.
• Provide technical assistance in design resolution.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct assigned project work.
• Conduct design work using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Analyze and design drainage engineering projects.
• Work on stormwater quality projects.
• Prepare reports and engineering documentation.
• Review and prepare plans and technical specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Design experience

Field experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Civil Engineer in NH

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

EPANET

KYPipe

SewerGEMS

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000

Location: Hanover, NH (Onsite only)

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Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 personal computer systems and software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and infrastructure‑related software (e.g., 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Contact

Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities – [e-mail]