Site Civil Project Engineer

Woodard & Curran; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran in Portland, ME is seeking a detail-oriented civil engineer to support site-civil projects, including stormwater and site development, with emphasis on permitting and client coordination. Based in our Portland office, you will work on projects primarily in New England with opportunities nationwide.

A flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office) supports collaboration and growth. Required: BS in Civil Engineering, 5–9 years site-civil experience; PE preferred; experience with

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–9 years of site-civil experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in any state preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, HydroCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Site design, site grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater management design.
• Collaborate with designers to develop design plans.
• Prepare local, state, and federal permit application packages.
• Prepare specifications.
• Construction administration.
• Technical writing and client/regulatory communication.
• Mentor and delegate to staff-level engineers.
• Manage project tasks and oversee total project delivery.
• Enforce QA/QC processes.

Skills

Site design

Site grading

Stormwater design

Technical writing

Mentoring

Project management

Quality control

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Who are we looking for:

Woodard & Curran seeks a detail-oriented civil engineer to support various site-civil projects. Based in our Portland office, you will work with teams on projects primarily in New England but with the opportunity to engage in exciting projects around the country. The successful candidate will work with client and project managers, technical managers, and other engineers, supporting our clients with a wide range of site development, utility, and stormwater projects. You will work on challenging and unique projects in a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidates have experience in the following areas:

• Site prep and development for public and private sectors
• Grey and Green Stormwater solutions
• Parks and open space projects, helpful but not essential
• Landfill expansion and closures, helpful but not essential

Offering Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule: 3 days a week in office

Office location:

Portland, ME

Travel up to 25%:

Northern Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Site design, site grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater management design.
• Working with designers to develop design plans.
• Preparing local, state, and federal permit application packages.
• Preparing specifications.
• Construction administration.
• Technical writing and communications with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Mentoring and delegating to staff-level engineers.
• Delegating and managing project tasks to staff while overseeing total project delivery.
• Enforcing and applying quality assurance and quality control processes.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 - 9 years’ experience with site-civil-related projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in any State preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and HydroCAD software preferred.

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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