Position Overview
The Senior Engineer plays a pivotal role in the engineering team, providing direct support to the Engineering Manager by both delivering technical expertise solutions that support the company’s land development projects and leading project execution across all phases of the customer journey. Reporting to the Civil Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for producing high-quality engineering designs while also managing internal schedules, coordinating directly with external agencies, and guiding junior design staff under the strategic leadership of department management.
This position exemplifies our commitment to clarity, care, and accountability—advancing the company’s mission to deliver thoughtful design and trusted project delivery. The Civil Engineer upholds and demonstrates the organization’s values of Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Commitment, Collaboration, and Craftsmanship through reliable project execution, proactive coordination, and continuous improvement.
This role requires a balance of technical proficiency, ownership of assigned tasks, and proactive coordination with Project Management, Permitting, and city reviewers to ensure clear, complete, and timely project execution.
Responsibilities Overview
● Contribute visual assets, exhibits, or technical content to support Marketing requests or client case studies.
● Ensure technical drafts and visuals provided are aligned with current standards and accurately reflect deliverable expectations.
● Assist in reviewing project portfolios or recent work to support proposal development.
● Review engineering details used in marketing content for accuracy and clarity.
● Share project features or lessons that showcase craftsmanship and innovation.
● Participate in early-stage client meetings alongside Project Managers to provide technical insight and feasibility guidance.
● Conduct site research, zoning code checks, and gather relevant technical standards to support feasibility and scoping discussions. 1
● Review and provide input on scope documents, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with jurisdictional requirements.
● Prepare conceptual exhibits, preliminary calculations, and design input to support client understanding and decision-making.
● Attend and lead pre-application meetings with clients, public agencies, and regulatory bodies.
● Conduct or oversee site visits to assess design feasibility and flag technical risks early.
● Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to define design approach, project risks, and schedule feasibility.
● Review and refine project scopes to ensure technical completeness and alignment with internal standards.
● Support internal setup of new projects by reviewing scoping documents and preparing base drawings or standard exhibits.
● Assist in preparing materials for pre-application meetings with local jurisdictions, clients, or other stakeholders.
● Confirm that draft designs meet project assumptions and align with jurisdictional submittal expectations.
● Validate project timelines and scope documents prior to kickoff.
● Prepare or review subconsultant scopes of work and technical exhibits.
● Support Project Management team in finalizing resourcing plans and deliverables.
● Participate in internal kickoff and design alignment meetings.
● Finalize engineering design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ensure they meet project scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
● Own the coordination and execution of engineering deliverables, applying expertise in grading, drainage, utilities, and other civil systems with minimal oversight.
● Serve as a technical resource during client meetings to explain engineering decisions, answer questions, and reinforce project alignment.
● Lead coordination of engineering inputs across departments, including Survey, Project Management, and Permitting, to ensure cohesive delivery.
● Coordinate with subconsultants and technical experts to integrate specialized content into comprehensive design packages.
● Proactively identify scope gaps, permitting challenges, or technical constraints, escalating to the Engineering Manager as needed.
● Identifies hour limitations from Resourcing, manages WIP creation on the project and reviews billable efficiencies of their hours and team members on the project, and communicates deviations from standard metrics proactively with their manager.
● Provide continuous process improvements in all design, forms, and systems.
● Review and incorporate design redlines, QA/QC feedback, and jurisdictional comments into final engineering documentation.
● Ensure all design changes are communicated to relevant team members and integrated accurately and efficiently.
● Time is of the Essence. Ensure tasks and projects are completed in a timely manner. Provide feedback on any time constraints. 2
● Track project milestones and maintain responsibility for meeting internal deadlines and external delivery commitments.
● Collaborate with the Civil Engineering Manager to escalate risks, suggest technical solutions, and maintain clear visibility into project progress and challenges.
● Provide advanced-level construction support, respond to escalated RFIs, and support project teams during permitting resubmissions or redesigns.
● Represent the Engineering department in project status meetings, offering technical updates and contributing to client satisfaction.
● Value conscientious design focuses on Client first to balance needs of the project with cost of construction implications.
● Assist with preparation of closeout packages, including final deliverables and as-builts.
● Review of as-built documents for code inconsistencies and identify all deficiencies of construction from engineering standards or requirements to the team before review by any jurisdictional parties.
● Respond to RFIs and support post-delivery tasks without supervision.
● Document design responses and provide context for comment resolution.
● Participate in internal review debriefs and share insights for continuous improvement.
● Oversee completion and submission of as-builts and engineering closeout deliverables, confirming accuracy and regulatory compliance.
● Participate in internal post-project debriefs to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and what can be improved.
● Recommend updates to internal tools, templates, or QA/QC checklists to strengthen future delivery standards.
● Collaborate with the Senior Engineering Manager and Marketing team to provide technical insights and visuals for use in client testimonials or case studies.
● Consolidate lessons learned and client feedback to inform Engineering team development and improve delivery processes.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals, cross-functional initiatives, or evolving business needs. This includes tasks that align with the employee's role, skill level, and the company's mission and values
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Core Competencies
Technical Skills
Demonstrates 70%+ mastery in:
● Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, PONDS, and HydraFlow
● Competency in site layout, storm drainage, grading, utilities, lighting, and erosion control
● Ability to interpret jurisdictional codes and design standards without supervision
● Organized documentation of design calculations and decisions
● Willingness to increase software and technical mastery through mentorship and experience and utilize latest technologies available to your benefit
Soft Skills
● Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
● Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
● Self-accountable and coachable, eager to learn and improve
● Capable of navigating cross-functional coordination with professionalism
Qualifications
Education
● B.S. in Civil Engineering (preferred)
● GSWCC Level II Certification or willingness to obtain
● Willingness to complete a technical assessment
Experience
● AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required
● 6–10 years of civil design or equivalent experience
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