Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal

LJB Inc.; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead municipal projects across Maine and New Hampshire. The role emphasizes design, client development, and project leadership in a fast‑growing regional firm.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, PE certification, and strong communication skills to collaborate with staff and clients while delivering high‑quality designs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• PE Certification required.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BlueBeam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
• Marketing - Capital Project Discovery with current and future municipal clients.
• Prepare, review, and manage scope of services, budgets, schedules and subconsultant efforts.
• Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to staff.
• Develop day-to-day schedules and manage project budgets.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare reports, permit applications, bid documents and communications.
• Review plans and models for compliance with regulations.
• Attend design team, client and regulatory review meetings.
• Interact with staff, clients, contractors, and officials.
• Deliver schedules and deliverables that exceed client expectations.

Skills

High-pressure response

Independent work

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BlueBeam

Job description

Brief Description

LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The firm has a 50+ year history of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and bring unique and sustainable value to our clients.

Our Municipal team is seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior-level Design Engineer to serve a varied client base and help expand our Municipal, transportation, and water/sewer sector in the Maine and New Hampshire regions.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of progressive experience and possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. The successful candidate will possess a can-do attitude, have a passion for and take pride in their work, be a creative thinker, and have a willingness to collaborate while having the ability to work independently.

Salary Range: $92,000 - $130,000 upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary

Senior Civil Engineer Essential Functions

• Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
• Marketing - Capital Project Discovery with current and future municipal clients to help build the team’s project pipeline.
• Prepare, review, and manage scope of services, budgets, schedules and subconsultant efforts. Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to multiple staff.
• Develops day-to-day schedules for staff and manages project budgets.
• Independently perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyze.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents and other typical written communication.
• Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and calculations.
• Conduct and prepare concise peer reviews of subdivision and site plan review permit applications submitted to municipal clients for approval.
• Review, understand, and interpret design guidelines, specifications, ordinances, and rules and regulations associated with municipal projects, including: municipal, state, and federal regulations, DOT design guidelines, and other criteria.
• Attend and present at design team, client and regulatory review meetings.
• Interact/communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials.
• Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed Client expectations.
• Processes invoices, prepares Contract Amendments, and manages receivables.
• Receives guidance and supervision relating to overall project objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters and unusual design conditions and developments.
• Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• PE Certification.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BlueBeam.

Core Skills

• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong client relationship skills.

Why Join LJB?

This is more than a design role—it is a chance to step into a high-impact, visible position where your expertise will help shape LJB’s growing Municipal practice across Maine and New Hampshire. You will have the opportunity to build trusted client relationships, influence the direction of regional work, and lead projects that improve the communities where people live, work, and travel every day.
LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Keywords

Civil Engineer, Municipal, Senior Civil Engineer, New Hampshire, Maine