Senior Civil Engineer

DAVRON, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium PPO health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) participation

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Senior Civil Engineer in New York City to join a startup focused on AI technology in civil engineering. The role requires a PE license, expertise in Civil 3D, and experience with hydraulic modeling tools. Responsibilities include defining AI tools, improving workflows, and validating software designs. The position offers a salary between $160,000 and $190,000 per year, along with excellent benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil engineering experience in relevant projects.
• Must have a PE license and proficiency in Civil 3D.
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools required.

Responsibilities

• Define and test AI-powered tools for civil workflows.
• Identify and improve workflow inefficiencies through design.
• Create reference designs and test cases for software validation.

Skills

Civil 3D

Hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools

Collaboration with product teams

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

WaterCAD

SWMM

Job description

Step into the future of civil engineering with a Senior Civil Engineer opportunity based in New York City. This isn’t just another design role — it’s a chance to help reshape how infrastructure is designed through cutting-edge AI technology. Join a venture-backed startup on a mission to acquire top civil engineering firms and integrate their expertise into transformative AI tools. If you're passionate about solving problems, influencing product development, and want to play a key role in defining the next era of engineering design, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior Civil Engineer position include:

• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience in water, wastewater, and/or transportation projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proficiency in Civil 3D is a non-negotiable
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, or SWMM
• Collaborate with product and software engineering teams to define and test AI-powered tools for civil workflows
• Use hands-on design experience to identify and improve workflow inefficiencies
• Create reference designs and test cases to validate software performance
• Must be onsite with flexibility for occasional remote work (1–2 days/month max)

Salary:$160,000 - $190,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including premium PPO health, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, and 401(k) participation.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact on your career. Apply now, and let's explore where this exciting opportunity can take you.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER | CIVIL DESIGN | PE LICENSE | CIVIL 3D | AI IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | HYDRAULIC MODELING | WASTEWATER DESIGN | WATER INFRASTRUCTURE | TRANSPORTATION DESIGN | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | NEW YORK CITY | ENGINEERING TECH INNOVATION