Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to design municipal infrastructure in Kentucky, including site development plans, earthwork, and drainage systems, while preparing cost proposals and permit applications.

The role involves preparing design packages, reviewing submittals, and assisting with construction bid documents, with QA/QC oversight and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and cost proposals.
• Design municipal infrastructure including site development, drainage, and sanitary/stormwater systems.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Prepare design packages and bid documents; review submittals and estimates.
• Manage project schedules and budgets; mentor junior staff.
• Provide QA/QC on project deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer license or willingness to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and cost proposals.
• Design basic municipal infrastructure projects such as site development plans, earthwork, and contouring; sanitary sewers; stormwater systems; drainage plans.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Prepare design packages and assist with preparing construction bid documents, reviewing submittals, and preparing cost estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and scope of work in a team atmosphere and mentor junior staff.
• Provide QA/QC on project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering (desired).
• Must hold current state license or be willing to obtain.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation competency.
• Experience with site grading, site design and associated permitting.
• HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD or other water resource‑related program experience.
• Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing municipal infrastructure projects, including site development plans and drainage systems, while managing project schedules and budgets. Proficient in preparing technical proposals, permit applications, and construction bid documents, with a strong focus on quality assurance and mentoring junior staff.