Senior Civil Engineer

About the position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Cleveland office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
• Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects and building engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects.
• Produce civil engineering designs, including preparing project plans and specifications for waterfront, site development, or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
• Produce plans, details and specifications for all aspects of civil engineering including grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground utilities, retaining walls, roads and other site related features.
• Perform site reviews, construction site visits, coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, all government levels of regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 or more years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• Flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus