Senior Civil Engineer

Luckett & Farley; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership through 100%‑

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Flexible/remote-friendly work options

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and growth

Job summary

Luckett & Farley seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design on diverse projects from concept to construction. You will apply advanced technical judgment, develop new design methods, and represent the firm to clients, authorities, and project partners.

This role also emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and designers, communicating complex concepts clearly, and building trusted relationships under pressure in a collaborative, ESOP-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 10+ years with progressive responsibility.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Software: Proficiency with Civil 3D and related design tools.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design effort for assigned projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers to develop technical skills.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and consultants to deliver integrated designs.
• Represent the firm with clients and authorities; travel to project locations as needed.

Skills

Civil 3D

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

At Luckett & Farley, our firm’s vision is simple and enduring: Together, we bring joy to those we serve by design. Everything we do, how we hire, how we lead, how we deliver design to our clients, is measured against that standard. As a 100% employee-owned firm with roots stretching back to 1853, we operate across five market studios, Civic, Distilled Spirits, Higher Education, Hospitality & Corporate Commercial, and Industrial, from our home in Louisville, Kentucky.

Our hybrid, multi-disciplinary team brings architects, engineers, and designers into daily collaboration from across the country, producing award-winning solutions for clients who trust us to deliver design which supports their most ambitious visions.

As an employee-owner at Luckett & Farley, you don’t just work here. You have a stake in what we create together.

Role Summary

The Senior Civil Engineer serves as engineer-in-charge for civil design on assigned projects, holding overall responsibility for defining, planning, leading, and executing site engineering systems from concept through construction. As a thought leader in civil systems, this individual applies advanced technical judgment to complex site challenges, develops new techniques and improved processes for the discipline, and represents Luckett & Farley’s civil design excellence to clients, code officials, and project partners.

This is also a mentoring role. The Senior Civil Engineer teaches and develops junior engineers and designers with patience and professionalism, communicates complex technical concepts clearly to audiences of varying expertise, and builds the kind of trust and emotional intelligence that keeps clients, co-owners, and project teams working well together, even under pressure.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Excellence (Design + Sustainability)

• Independently leads the civil engineering design effort for assigned projects with minimal supervision, applying advanced techniques and, where needed, extending established theories and practices to complete assignments.
• Works on major projects, or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Reviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops new techniques and improved processes, materials, or products for the discipline.
• Communicates civil and site design primarily through Civil 3D drawings, or sketches, and prepares the appropriate written or edited specification sections.
• Leads or self-directs site visits to evaluate site facilities in advance of preparing project design and construction phasing solutions.

Company Culture & Employee Ownership (Employee)

• Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments, delegating work effectively and providing appropriate oversight.
• Mentors and teaches junior-level engineers and designers with patience and professionalism, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, and providing guidance on design concepts with approachability and respect.
• Clearly explains complex concepts to diverse audiences, adapting communication style to suit varying levels of understanding and expertise.
• Presents and articulates ideas with professionalism, tact, and confidence, ensuring a positive representation of themselves and the Company.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration and building positive relationships with clients and co-owners.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement (Productivity)

• Actively supports the strategic goals of the firm, departments, and managers, and understands how their actions contribute to them.
• Operates in a cross-functional capacity; as workflow demands change, it may be necessary to support other production requirements as part of a project team.

Client & Project Delivery (Client + Productivity)

• Oversees all aspects of multiple projects, ensuring on-time and under-budget project completion.
• Successfully works directly with owners, user groups, vendors, suppliers, manufacturer representatives, and code authorities, as well as co-workers such as architects, electrical, structural and mechanical engineers, project managers, and administrative staff, to provide high-quality, well-coordinated, and technically proficient site engineering solutions.
• Actively participates in project meetings during design and construction activities to represent the Company; occasional travel involving day trips and overnight stays to out-of-town project locations is possible.
• Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Prepares proposals to provide professional services or to obtain funding for engineering projects.
• Takes an active role in trade organizations aligned with the work of the department or Luckett & Farley clients.

Qualifications & Requirements

Requirement

• Education: BS or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, Required
• Experience: 10+ years of experience with progressive increase in responsibility, Required
• Licensure: Professional registration as a PE, Required
• Software: High level of proficiency with Civil 3D, Required
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Required
• Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills, Required
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate to, and mentor junior engineers and designers, Required

What We Offer

• Employee stock ownership through Luckett & Farley’s 100% ESOP, you are an owner from day one.
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where great work is recognized and rewarded.
• Flexibility in how and where you work, with a strong culture of trust and accountability.
• Opportunities to grow within a firm that invests in career development at every level.
• Competitive compensation, professional development support, and a commitment to your long-term growth.
• A firm with a 170+ year legacy of design excellence and a clear vision for its future.

Luckett & Farley is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.