Senior Civil Engineer Lead, DC Metro – Path to Ownership

KPFF Consulting Engineers in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Growth

Medical Plan Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Civil Engineer Lead to build and expand its Civil practice in the DC Metro Region, offering ownership opportunities within a collaborative design firm.

Ideal candidate brings 10–15 years private civil consulting in DC/MD/VA, PE license, strong client relationships, and the ability to lead multiple projects while delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in the DC/MD/VA region
• Active PE license
• Strong background in private civil consulting
• Proven client-facing experience and local connections
• General site development expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Civil practice in the Washington, DC Metro Region
• Drive business development with autonomy and support
• Manage multiple projects while delivering excellent client service
• Foster a collaborative, flexible design firm culture
• Path to ownership with long-term compensation opportunities

Skills

PE license

Client-facing

Leadership

AutoCAD Civil3D

Site development

Private civil consulting

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Civil Engineer Lead to build and expand its Civil practice in the DC Metro Region, offering ownership opportunities within a collaborative design firm.

Ideal candidate brings 10–15 years private civil consulting in DC/MD/VA, PE license, strong client relationships, and the ability to lead multiple projects while delivering outstanding service.