Senior Civil Engineer

Dartmouth College; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to contribute to day-to-day operations of the Engineering Office, collaborating with project managers on capital projects and internal design work.

The role involves field investigations, design reviews, permitting, and continuous improvement of campus design guidelines, with a focus on water, sewer and stormwater systems, and the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS. Hanover, NH onsite.

Qualifications

• BS in civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New Hampshire with at least 10 years’ experience.
• Extensive analytical, design and field experience in civil infrastructure including water, sewer and drainage.
• Experience in utility distribution operations & maintenance.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and infrastructure software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient with ArcGIS and mapping tools.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to relate well with diverse groups and build relationships.
• Commitment to service and continuous improvement of operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders on complex engineering projects.
• Review design approaches from basis of design through construction documents.
• Provide technical assistance including field investigations, calculations, and design checks.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate project work to meet goals and budgets.
• Prepare design calculations and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Analyze hydrology and hydraulics for drainage and utility systems.
• Contribute to stormwater quality projects and permit documentation.
• Prepare reports and contract documents; review drawings and costs.
• Assist in campus underground utility mapping and GIS data management.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Water/sewer/storm drainage

Utility distribution operations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MS Office proficiency

Leadership & teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (NH)

10+ years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/05/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129491

Position Title

Senior Civil Engineer

Hiring Range Minimum

$120,000

Hiring Range 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 of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

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 Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 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.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Matt Cilley

Department Contact Phone Number

[e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84062

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. This includes 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