Mid-level Civil Design Engineer

LJB • South Portland, ME

13h

About The Position

LJB Engineering is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Design Engineer in South Portland, Maine. The role involves developing engineering designs from preliminary concepts through final design, preparing specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages, and coordinating with clients, project managers, design staff, subcontractors, and client managers throughout project delivery. The engineer will support design-bid-build and design-build project execution, contribute to technical, cost, and schedule decisions, and mentor junior engineers. The position offers the opportunity to work on infrastructure and site design projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The salary range is $85,000–$140,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes itself as a national, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across all 50 U.S. states and several countries. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4–9 years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Engineering design and plan development skills.
• Specifications and cost estimating skills.
• Client and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Project scheduling and technical decision-making skills.
• Mentorship and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to support design-bid-build and design-build projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with state or local DOTs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs for projects from preliminary concepts through final design.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages.
• Coordinate with client technical staff and project managers throughout project delivery.
• Support design-bid-build and design-build project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers in the development of final design and construction plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings among design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Contribute to project decisions related to technical approaches, cost, and schedule performance.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level