Senior Civil & Site Engineer — Lead Projects (Hybrid)

WENDEL Companies; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible work

Medical, dental, and vision

401k match

PTO

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Parking reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wendel seeks a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join our Site Development Services Group in the Williamsville, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, or Albany, NY offices. Lead civil/site projects from concept through construction with owners, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The role offers mentorship, client relationship development, and opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and site development projects statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York State or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• 10+ years of civil/site engineering experience.
• Strong experience with site plan design, utility design, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, and land development permitting and entitlements.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D & HydroCAD.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil/site engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare and oversee site plans, grading plans, utility infrastructure design, drainage studies, stormwater management reports, and contract documents.
• Serve as Project Manager for multiple concurrent civil/site development projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and design documents for quality and accuracy.
• Represent Wendel at client meetings, public presentations, planning board meetings, and agency reviews.
• Lead QA/QC reviews and provide technical oversight for project deliverables prepared by engineering staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, participate in proposal development and interviews, and support strategic business development initiatives throughout New York State.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including DEC stormwater requirements and SEQR processes.

Skills

Site plan design

Utility design

Grading and drainage design

Stormwater management

Hydraulic and hydrologic calculations

Land development permitting and entit

Project management

Communication

Technical writing

Proven multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License (NY State or reciprocity)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Wendel seeks a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join our Site Development Services Group in the Williamsville, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, or Albany, NY offices. Lead civil/site projects from concept through construction with owners, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The role offers mentorship, client relationship development, and opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and site development projects statewide.