Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

LJB Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer / Project Manager in the Dallas, TX area. You will independently lead complex municipal transportation, drainage, and utility projects, mentor staff, and drive client relationships while managing budgets and schedules.

The role requires 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, a PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and BlueBeam. Competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and BlueBeam.
• Knowledge of design standards and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal projects.
• Mentor design engineers, CAD staff, and project team members.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to meet timelines and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and feasibility.
• Prepare scopes of services, budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

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.

We are seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior Design Engineer / Project Manager to serve a varied client base and help expand our municipal transportation, drainage and utility sector in the Dallas, TX, metro region. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive experience and possess the technical, project management, client relationship, and interpersonal skills to independently lead complex assignments, mentor staff, and 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.

Annual Compensation: $102,000 - $135,000 based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards

Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary

Senior Design Engineer Essential Functions

• Independently lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal transportation, drainage, and utility projects.
• Provide critical and constructive review of project work for technical accuracy, conformity with standards, quality assurance, and overall project feasibility.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to design engineers, CAD staff, and other project team members by reviewing work, answering questions, and challenging assumptions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and other staff necessary to complete assignments on time and within budget.
• Conduct site visits to assess project site conditions, drainage patterns, utility availability, construction progress, and other factors that may impact project feasibility or conformance to plans and specifications.
• Prepare, review, and manage scopes of services, budgets, schedules, proposals, agreements, subconsultant efforts, and contract amendments for complete projects.
• Support business development and capital project discovery with current and prospective municipal clients to help build the team’s project pipeline.
• Manage multiple projects and delegate assignments to staff while monitoring schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Independently perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents, construction documents, and other technical written communications.
• Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, calculations, site layout, utility design, grading and drainage, and erosion/sedimentation control.
• 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 applicable criteria.
• Represent projects at design team, client, contractor, and regulatory review meetings.
• Interact and communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory officials.
• Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed client expectations.
• Process invoices, prepare contract amendments, and manage receivables as assigned.
• Receive guidance and supervision relating to overall project objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and unusual design conditions and developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD Civil 3D, BlueBeam, and applicable engineering model software
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience including demonstrated experience leading design tasks or projects

Core Skills

• Strong technical skills
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to represent projects in client, regulatory, and public agency settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join LJB?

Be part of LJB’s continued growth in the Dallas market, with opportunities to take on meaningful project leadership, strengthen client relationships, and help expand our municipal practice.

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, Muncipal, Design Engineer, Dallas, Texas