Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Boston Civil; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Performance Bonus

Professional Development

Career Growth

Job summary

Boston Civil is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead site development projects from concept through permitting and construction. You will own technical design, coordinate with clients and consultants, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative, growing team.

The role blends independent project management with hands-on engineering in a small firm setting, offering significant influence over project delivery and engineering standards in the Greater Boston area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site civil and land development projects.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency; ability to troubleshoot workflows.
• Proven ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage site civil projects from design through permitting and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, and consultants; ensure timely deliverables.
• Lead QA/QC, prepare plans and calculations, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Site layout / grading

Project management

Client coordination

Mentoring

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Massachusetts PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Full-Time | Hybrid / Primarily In-Office

About Boston Civil

Boston Civil is a growing civil engineering firm based in South Boston specializing in site development throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Our work includes residential, commercial, and mixed‑use projects ranging from small urban infill sites to larger multifamily developments.

Our team works across the full site‑development process, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, permitting, and construction coordination.

As a small and growing firm, we offer the opportunity to work closely with clients and project teams, remain deeply involved in the technical work, and have a meaningful impact on both our projects and the continued development of the company.

The Position

Boston Civil is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing team.

This is a senior technical and project‑management role for someone with strong site civil and land development experience who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial design through permitting and construction.

We're looking for someone who combines independent project management with exceptional hands‑on technical design capabilities. The ideal candidate is a highly proficient civil designer and AutoCAD/Civil 3D user who enjoys solving challenging design problems, reviewing and improving the work of others, troubleshooting technical and CAD issues, and helping developing engineers become better designers.

This position combines independent project management with substantial hands‑on engineering and design production responsibilities.

The position will work directly with Boston Civil's Principal Engineer and have significant responsibility for project delivery, technical quality, client relationships, staff development, and the continued advancement of our engineering standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Coordination

• Independently manage site civil projects from initial design through permitting and construction
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, architects, and other project consultants
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and other project team members
• Lead municipal and agency permitting efforts, respond to review comments, and navigate complex approval processes
• Provide construction‑phase engineering support and help resolve field issues

Technical Design & Quality Control

• Lead and perform site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design
• Prepare and review civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical reports
• Independently solve complex engineering and design challenges
• Perform technical review and QA/QC of engineering plans and deliverables
• Work directly in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including advanced design, production, and troubleshooting

Technical Leadership & Staff Development

• Serve as an internal technical resource for AutoCAD/Civil 3D, helping troubleshoot issues and establish best practices
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to project engineers, staff engineers, and co‑ops
• Help develop and maintain CAD standards, details, templates, and efficient design workflows
• Support the continued development of engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and project‑management processes
• Contribute to the technical growth and overall capabilities of the engineering team

The balance of technical design, project management, and team leadership will depend on the candidate's experience and strengths. Continued involvement in design and CAD production is an important component of this position.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced engineer who combines strong technical design ability with project‑management experience and enjoys being the person others turn to when they need help solving a difficult problem.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience
• Experience leading site civil engineering and land development projects
• Experience with local and state permitting
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with strong Civil 3D experience and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues, improve workflows, and mentor other users
• Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design
• Experience independently preparing and reviewing construction documents
• Experience managing projects, clients, schedules, and budgets
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and sound engineering judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and interest in mentoring and developing other engineers
• A collaborative attitude and comfort working within a small, growing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with site development projects throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
• Familiarity with local municipal permitting, utility requirements, and agency review processes
• Experience coordinating directly with municipal engineering departments and regulatory agencies
• Experience with Massachusetts Title 5 septic system design and soil evaluation
• Experience developing CAD standards, improving production workflows, or leading technical training

Why Boston Civil?

A senior role at Boston Civil offers a different opportunity than a traditional position at a larger engineering firm. You'll work directly with the firm's Principal Engineer and have significant influence over how projects are designed, managed, and delivered.

Boston Civil is a young, entrepreneurial firm where new ideas are encouraged and individual contributions can have a meaningful impact on how we operate.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being technically involved, takes pride in solving challenging engineering problems, and wants to help build a strong engineering team.

As a small team, our senior engineers are important technical resources for the people around them. You'll have the opportunity to mentor developing engineers, strengthen our design and QA/QC standards, improve engineering workflows, and help establish the technical practices that will support Boston Civil as the company grows.

For the right candidate, we envision this position developing into a broader technical and operational leadership role as Boston Civil continues to grow. This could include increasing responsibility for staff development, project delivery, engineering standards, and the overall operations of the engineering team.

We're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to help build and shape a growing engineering practice, rather than simply step into an established role.

Compensation:

Competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity for long‑term career growth and advancement into firm leadership

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Environment:

Hybrid, with flexibility as appropriate and local project meetings/site visits

Anticipated Start:

January–February 2027

Interested in Joining Boston Civil?

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their engineering work, enjoys helping others develop, and is excited about the opportunity to play a meaningful role in building a growing civil engineering firm.

If that sounds like you, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your experience and professional goals.