Senior Civil Engineer, PE — Lead Projects & Build Communities

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA and flexible benefits

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer with PE to lead complex projects from our Duluth, MN office.

The role focuses on on-site leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering design concepts and contract documents for municipal and regional projects. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of civil experience, Minnesota/North Dakota PE licensure, and strong communication skills to guide clients and junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• P.E. license in Minnesota or North Dakota.
• 7–10+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Knowledge of MnDOT/NDOT requirements and funding programs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation preferred.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Experience with rural/small-town municipalities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients and projects; may attend city council and commission meetings; manage internal project design and field staff and external consultant partners.
• Develop design concepts using appropriate methodology and oversee plan preparation.
• Prepare technical reports, construction estimating, contract documents and specifications; administer the public bidding process for clients.
• Coordinate verbal and written communication with a multi-discipline team; interact with contractors and clients throughout project phases.
• Support business development by attending industry functions and client meetings/presentations.
• Participate in development of other civil-related projects as deemed appropriate by the firm.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer with PE to lead complex projects from our Duluth, MN office.

The role focuses on on-site leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering design concepts and contract documents for municipal and regional projects. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of civil experience, Minnesota/North Dakota PE licensure, and strong communication skills to guide clients and junior staff.