Civil Project Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer
About The Position
Passero Associates is seeking a Civil Project Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer for its Newburgh, New York office. The role has a key design function on municipal, private development, K-12, and public infrastructure projects. The successful candidate independently develops civil site designs, leads grading and stormwater design, prepares construction documents, coordinates with clients and review agencies, and provides technical guidance to junior staff. The position works across projects from concept through final design and construction, including civil site design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater systems, utilities, permitting, and construction administration. The role also involves multidisciplinary coordination, client and agency meetings, and technical oversight and mentorship of CAD staff and junior engineers. Passero Associates is a full-service professional AEC firm founded in 1972, with more than 180 professionals across nine offices. The firm provides architecture, aviation, civil and structural engineering, planning, transportation, survey, and related services. The position offers advancement toward Project Manager and Client Manager responsibilities, along with support for professional licensure, technical and leadership development, and long-term career growth. Passero Associates is unable to sponsor visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
- 5–12 years of relevant civil/site design experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface modeling, grading tools, pipe networks, and plan production workflows.
- Demonstrated experience independently developing grading and drainage plans, performing stormwater calculations, and preparing supporting drainage reports.
- Experience preparing construction plan sets for public or municipal bid environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting project schedules.
- Experience leading civil design efforts on municipal, private development, K-12, or publicly funded infrastructure projects.
- Experience with drainage modeling software such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, ICPR, or similar.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary A/E project environments.
- Experience coordinating directly with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility authorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop civil engineering design documents from concept through final design and construction.
- Lead site grading and drainage design, including drainage pattern development, finished grades, accessibility requirements, and constructability considerations.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including SCS/NRCS methodology, time-of-concentration calculations, and pre- and post-development modeling.
- Design detention and retention systems and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
- Design and coordinate water, sanitary sewer, and other site utility systems, including evaluating utility conflicts and coordinating with utility authorities.
- Prepare complete construction plan sets, technical reports, specifications, and supporting documents for municipal and public bidding.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
- Support permitting applications and agency coordination efforts.
- Provide construction administration support as needed.
- Participate in client, municipal, agency, and project team meetings.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to CAD staff and junior engineers.
Benefits
- Support for professional licensure, technical and leadership development, and long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
