Senior Civil Engineer

Sheladia Associates, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

On-site parking

Fitness center access

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead our engineering team from planning through delivery. You will provide technical leadership, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

The role requires a PE license in MD/DC/VA, 10+ years of civil experience with water resources focus, and strong project management skills. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in civil engineering, with focus on water resources, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in civil infrastructure design, guiding and managing project teams.
• Oversee and mentor junior civil engineering staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Lead project execution to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Supervise all aspects of project delivery, including setup, drafting, design, quality control, and coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders for integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Review and monitor project reports to ensure performance goals are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead our engineering team and oversee civil engineering projects from planning through delivery. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, manage project schedules and budgets, support business development, monitor performance, mitigate risks, and ensure project goals and client expectations are met. The role also includes mentoring and developing staff while promoting efficient, high-quality project delivery.

• Serve as a technical leader in civil infrastructure design, guiding and managing project teams.
• Oversee and mentor junior civil engineering staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and positive work environment.
• Lead project execution with a proactive, forward-thinking approach, ensuring teams meet objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Supervise all aspects of project delivery, including project setup, drafting, design, quality control, and coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated project solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Review and monitor project reports to ensure schedules, budgets, and performance goals are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in civil engineering, with a strong focus on water resources, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor staff, manage teams, and drive accountability.
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with design and modeling software and general office applications (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).
• Understanding of regulatory standards, permitting processes, and engineering practices.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $130,000–$165,000 per year, commensurate withexperience and qualifications.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses

Sheladia provides employees with the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account (HSA; with eligible medical plan enrollment)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our office building provides our employees with plenty of free on-site parking, free access to a fitness center, complete with locker rooms, showers and towel service, a yoga studio/meditation room, lovely outdoor seating and dining area, and next to a community park with walking paths and sports fields.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.