Senior Civil Engineer & Department Lead — Shape Communities

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package (health, PTO)

Growth & development support

PE license assistance

Job summary

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a Senior Engineer & Department Manager to lead land development and civil site projects across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and deliver client-focused solutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in land development, a PE license (SC/NC preferred), and proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD/MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (required).
• 10+ years of experience in land development and civil site work.
• Active Professional Engineer license; SC and/or NC preferred.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar software.
• Strong leadership with mentoring and staff management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in design and execution of land development projects (site layout, stormwater, utilities, roadways).
• Navigate zoning, regulatory requirements, and permitting to secure approvals and ensure compliance.
• Present designs and updates to clients; act as technical resource and project representative.
• Mentor, train, and guide engineers and staff to uphold quality and growth.
• Manage engineering teams to meet deadlines, budgets, and project goals.
• Perform engineering analyses and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with surveyors, architects, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Incorporate sustainability and innovation (green infrastructure, smart growth).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE license (SC/NC preferred)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a Senior Engineer & Department Manager to lead land development and civil site projects across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and deliver client-focused solutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in land development, a PE license (SC/NC preferred), and proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD/MicroStation.