Senior Lead Civil Engineer – Site & Design Leader (Buffalo)

The LiRo Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The LiRo Group in Buffalo, NY seeks a Sr. Associate/Western NY Lead Civil Engineer to oversee civil design and planning, ensuring quality and on-time delivery across projects in the region.

You will mentor staff, lead coordination with municipalities and utilities, prepare proposals, and collaborate with multiple design disciplines to grow LiRo’s civil services in Western New York. This role demands strong communication skills and a track record of delivering complex site development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive site and civil engineering experience.
• NY PE required.
• Experience with NYDOT/DPW/Highway Departments and other large local municipalities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drafters.
• Understanding and application of local codes and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of civil engineering analyses and design tasks (roadway design, site planning, stormwater management, utilities, grading).
• Coordinate submissions with municipalities, utilities, environmental agencies, and planning boards.
• Perform site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and bid packages; review calculations.
• Lead development of project plans and coordinate with other design disciplines.
• Support construction administration with issue resolutions.
• Engage with existing clients and pursue new business to grow LiRo’s Western NY practice.
• Lead preparation of technical content for proposals; represent the firm at industry events.
• Supervise and mentor local engineering staff; manage project financials monthly/quarterly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

The LiRo Group in Buffalo, NY seeks a Sr. Associate/Western NY Lead Civil Engineer to oversee civil design and planning, ensuring quality and on-time delivery across projects in the region.

You will mentor staff, lead coordination with municipalities and utilities, prepare proposals, and collaborate with multiple design disciplines to grow LiRo’s civil services in Western New York. This role demands strong communication skills and a track record of delivering complex site development projects.