Senior Civil Engineer (Land Development)

ZipRecruiter; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage land development projects. The role requires overseeing design production, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, extensive experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Company culture

Snacks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience and PE license in CA, or 20+ years without license.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage design production from concepts to final drawings.
• Participate in contract negotiations and approve client billing.
• Independently provide accurate designs for various projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Responsiveness

Accountability

Efficiency

Adaptability

Financial acumen

Time management

Risk management

Conflict resolution

Delegation

Emotional intelligence

Mentoring

LEED certification

Entitlements/planning

Construction management

Topographic surveys

Boundary surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in CA

20+ years of experience without license

Additional certifications (e.g., QSP/QSD, PMP)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job DescriptionSalary: $125,000 - $165,000

Who we are

Since 1972, Kier + Wright has been driven by people, communities, and the places that bring us together. With every project, we work to build connections and strengthen relationships. Through our work, we strive to keep communities moving forward, growing sustainably, steadily, and purposefully toward a better tomorrow. For more information about our services, visit kierwright.com. EEO

SUMMARY

The Senior Civil Engineer is well versed in land development, can manage projects with minimal oversight, delegate work to staff, and mentor junior engineers in their professional development. The senior engineer will be primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the production of design from initial concepts to final permitted drawings on multiple projects. They must have the professional knowledge and skill to research, analyze, plan, and implement effective engineering designs, and frequently use independent judgment. They will represent Kier & Wright in all communications with clients, developers, design teams, and public agencies throughout the course of the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposals

• Assist with the preparation of proposals, including write-ups on project-specific approaches.
• Prepare scope, select staff, and develop resource-loaded schedules.
• Provide prior project experience of subconsultants.
• Provide breakdown and valuation.

Project Management

• Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for scope and fee changes.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control project team activities with minimal input from the team lead.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and track project risks.
• Develop working relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and relevant agencies.

Staff Management

• May perform or be consulted for input on annual employee evaluations, in addition to ongoing mentoring, goal setting, and skill development.

Technical

• Independently provide accurate designs of on-site and off-site improvements for planning and construction of commercial, industrial, and high-density residential projects.
• Assist in QAQC review of project plan sets.
• Design grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater treatment independently.
• Prepare civil engineering calculations and reports.
• Estimate construction costs.
• Coordinate with municipalities, architects, subconsultants, and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience and PE license in CA, or 20+ years of experience without license.
• Additional certifications (e.g., QSP/QSD, PMP) are a plus.
• Project management and employee management experience.
• Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam is required.

SKILLS

Self-Management Skills

• Collaboration, problem-solving, responsiveness, accountability, efficiency, adaptability.

Project Management Skills

• Financial acumen, time management, risk management.

Employee Management Skills

• Conflict resolution, delegation, emotional intelligence, mentoring.

Specialty Skills

• LEED certification, entitlements/planning, construction management, topographic and boundary surveys.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting, interacting with technology, lifting/carrying items, standing/walking, outdoor work, occasional travel.

Why Kier + Wright!

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, PTO, company culture, snacks, and more!