Senior Civil Site Design Engineer

Gilder Search Group

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Baton Rouge seeks a Senior Civil Site Design Engineer to lead site design and land development projects for commercial and residential clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and a PE license. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of construction documents and managing project teams. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives are offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive civil site/land development design experience.
Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating teams.
Strong knowledge of land development regulations and stormwater requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead civil site design for commercial and residential projects.
Oversee production of complete civil construction document sets.
Support site feasibility and due diligence assessments.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/hydraulics modeling

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HydroCAD

StormCAD

GIS

Job description

Senior Civil Site Design Engineer

Position Title: Senior Civil Site Design Engineer Location: Baton Rouge, LA — In-Office Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Compensation Range: $105,000 – $140,000 annually

About the Firm

Next Level Solutions is honored to recruit on behalf of one of our amazing local clients– a hands‑on civil engineering firm specializing in commercial and residential site design. This team offers broad, end-to-end project exposure (feasibility through construction), a collaborative low‑bureaucracy environment, and the chance to work closely with experienced engineers and leadership while making visible, meaningful impact.

Position Overview

We’re recruiting a Senior Civil Site Design Engineer to lead civil site design and land development projects for commercial and residential real estate development. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership of technically complex work, guiding project teams, collaborating directly with clients and consultants, and delivering high‑quality permit and construction documents from concept through construction support.

This is an in-office position designed for close collaboration with the project team and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead civil site design for commercial and residential land development projects from early planning through construction administration.
Oversee the production of complete civil construction document sets including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities (storm, sanitary, water), erosion and sediment control, and details.
Design stormwater management systems including detention/retention facilities, water quality BMPs, and associated analyses in accordance with applicable regulations.
Perform and/or oversee advanced engineering calculations including hydrology/hydraulics modeling, storm sewer design, sanitary sewer analysis, earthwork, and pavement design (as required).
Conduct technical reviews and QA/QC of plans, reports, and permit submittals to ensure accuracy and constructability.
Support site feasibility and due diligence assessments, conceptual planning, and preliminary infrastructure evaluations.
Lead project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, and coordination across internal team members and external stakeholders.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, providing proactive communication and technical guidance.
Coordinate with multi‑discipline consultants including survey, architecture, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, and landscape teams.
Support entitlement and permitting processes with municipalities and reviewing agencies, including responses to plan review comments.
Participate in meetings, presentations, and—when applicable—public hearings and board meetings.
Provide construction‑phase support including RFIs, submittal/shop drawing reviews, field coordination, and site visits.
Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior and mid‑level engineering staff.
Contribute to workload planning, training, and continuous improvement of technical standards and processes.
Support proposal development, scopes, and fee estimates as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (Master’s a plus).
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, if applicable).
10+ years of progressive civil site/land development design experience (commercial and/or residential).
Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multi‑discipline teams.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, corridors, pipe networks, surface modeling).
Strong knowledge of hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools (HydroCAD, StormCAD, SWMM, ICPR, or similar).
Working knowledge of land development regulations, zoning, and stormwater/permitting requirements.
Strong communication skills (client‑facing experience preferred) and solid technical writing ability.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large-scale residential communities, mixed‑use, or phased commercial developments.
Business development experience and/or strong client relationship management background.
Familiarity with sustainable site design, green infrastructure, or LID practices.
CFM or CPESC certification.
Proficiency in GIS, Bluebeam Revu, and project management tools.

Benefits