Senior Civil Engineer & Project Leader (Water Resources)

Sheladia Associates, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead our engineering team from planning through delivery in Rockville, MD.

You will guide civil infrastructure design, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects. The role requires a PE license (MD/DC/VA), 10+ years in water resources and infrastructure design, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in civil engineering, with a strong focus on water resources, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor staff, manage teams, and drive accountability.
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with design and modeling software and general office applications (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).
• Understanding of regulatory standards, permitting processes, and engineering practices.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in civil infrastructure design, guiding and managing project teams.
• Oversee and mentor junior civil engineering staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and positive work environment.
• Lead project execution with a proactive, forward-thinking approach, ensuring teams meet objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Supervise all aspects of project delivery, including project setup, drafting, design, quality control, and coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated project solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Review and monitor project reports to ensure schedules, budgets, and performance goals are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead our engineering team from planning through delivery in Rockville, MD.

You will guide civil infrastructure design, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects. The role requires a PE license (MD/DC/VA), 10+ years in water resources and infrastructure design, and strong leadership.