Project Civil Engineer

NV5•Melville, NY

5d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a motivated Project Civil Engineer to join their team in Melville, NY. This role will focus on diverse public and private infrastructure projects for Long Island and Hudson Valley municipalities and State agencies. The Project Civil Engineer will work as part of a team of design professionals to prepare plans and specifications for various municipal projects. Projects include roadway and highway reconstruction, bicycle paths and trails, downtown streetscapes, suburban parks and recreational facilities, traffic signal design, green infrastructure, pavement markings and signage, and construction administration and inspection. NV5’s Melville Office operates on a four-day work week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
Detail-oriented with excellent communication and technical writing skills
Proficiency in Autocad Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel
EIT certification required
4–8 years of relevant experience in transportation/civil engineering, preferably on public-sector infrastructure projects on Long Island

Nice To Haves

Worked previously with Nassau County, Suffolk County and NYSDOT preferred
PE certification preferred (but not required)

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor junior staff (1+ engineers) on technical design and project tasks
Preparation of design deliverables, including geometric design of intersections, sidewalks, and ADA-compliant elements; trails and greenways; grading/drainage; traffic signals/street lighting; MPT/staging; flood protection; and utility coordination/resolution
Drainage system design and private utility coordination
Utility conflict identification, resolution, and relocation coordination
Coordination with NYSDOT, Nassau /Suffolk Counties, and various Towns, Villages, Private and Utility companies.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously: track progress, prepare/submit progress reports, coordinate with NV5 Project Manager on schedules, budgets, and internal financials
Participation in public outreach and client/agency presentations
Field work includes data collection, surveys, and construction inspection
Construction support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and change order evaluations
Serve as primary point of contact for client/agency communications, submissions, and stakeholder coordination (including NYSDOT, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Town, Villages, Private Utilities)
Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination with in-house teams, subconsultants, and contractors to ensure constructability and contract document integration
Contribute to project planning, scope development, quantity/cost estimating, specifications, and quality control reviews
Monitor project risks, schedules, and budgets; recommend adjustments to meet deliverables