Senior Civil Engineer / Senior Project Manager

WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC

Minden (NV)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minden, NV is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Senior Project Manager to oversee project development and manage design teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 10 years of experience, and a Professional Engineer license. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and 401(k) matching. The position is on-site.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Develop design concepts incorporated in final products.
Supervise staff and complete assigned projects.
Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in HEC RAS

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC RAS

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer / Senior Project Manager – WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Minden, NV

Role Overview

R.O. Anderson, a Wilson Engineers company, provides technically sound and feasible solutions that focus on client’s needs. Team dynamics and leading‑edge technology let our professionals implement forward‑thinking designs. With offices in Minden and Reno, Nevada, we serve clients with Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Grant Opportunities, Planning, Surveying, Site Development, Hydrology/Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, Residential Design, Water Resources, Expert Testimony, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and Roadway Maintenance & Design.

This position is 40 hours per week, based in our Minden office. It is on‑site and does not offer remote or hybrid work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer works with the Principal Engineer to develop design concepts incorporated in the final product by Staff Designers, Staff Engineers and Project Engineers.
Assists in the supervision of staff and completion of assigned projects.
Serves as project manager with significant autonomy for project‑related tasks and as a designated client contact.
Completes annual performance reviews; writes reports and prepares budgets.
Prepares and monitors project budgets and schedules, ensuring timely completion.
Attends necessary in‑house meetings or calls as needed.
Prepares design concepts, develops project plans and specifications.
Conducts design analysis, site visits/field investigations, and oversees preparation of design documents.
Oversees successful completion of assigned projects, assigns tasks to other engineers, interns, or technicians, and meets or corresponds with clients to obtain direction and provide feedback.
Communicates with Department Heads regarding job processes, status, difficulties, and administrative issues.
Assists in coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects, and prepares engineering agreements within the department.
Prepares design computations and quantity estimates, and develops construction cost estimates.
Attends client and public meetings — days or nights, and handles routine contract administration.
Controls work in process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts.
May direct and/or supervise the work of other engineers’ activities on projects.
Instructs CADD technicians to reduce designs to working drawings.
MAY serve as onsite project representative; visits construction sites to monitor progress and fulfill duties per the contract documents.
Responsible for project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; registered professional engineer in the State of Nevada.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work effectively as a supervisor and as part of a team.
Proficiency in computer and software necessary to support job functions, including AutoCAD, HEC RAS, and other engineering programs.
Working knowledge of word processing applications preferred.
Ability to provide oral and written directions and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Attention to detail and sound judgment to identify and resolve problems.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, meeting each employee’s personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; a flexible spending plan; short‑ and long‑term disability; and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.