Senior Civil Engineer

LIVIC Civil•Danville, PA

About The Position

The Senior Engineer/Designer leads complex civil design production and independently develops permit-ready land development design packages with minimal direction. This role serves as a technical anchor for the design team by driving quality, mentoring designers, coordinating with agencies, and supporting project leadership with reliable deliverables and thoughtful solutions. The role performs advanced design and drafting for complex land development projects, prepares grading plans, site layouts, details, plan sets, design calculations, reports, permit packages, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates. It also researches and interprets regulatory and design requirements, coordinates with municipalities, clients, and subconsultants, reviews colleagues’ work, and mentors design and CAD staff. The position may attend client, municipal, and agency meetings as needed. The role may develop over time toward project management or development coordination, including leading projects or focusing on business growth and client partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent associate degree in one of these fields and 2 years of experience.
At least 8 years of progressive land development/site design experience.
Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex design-related issues with sound judgment.
Regulatory experience at state, county, or municipal levels.
Strong communication, organization, and mentorship skills.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Pennsylvania regulatory experience; multi-state regulatory experience is a plus.
Experience supporting bidding and construction-phase engineering tasks.
Ability to manage smaller projects or workstreams with minimal project management oversight.
Willingness to travel to other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced design and drafting in Autodesk Civil 3D for complex land development projects.
Independently produce complex grading plans, site layouts, details, and plan sets with minimal direction.
Independently prepare stormwater and other infrastructure design calculations and assemble reports and permit packages.
Prepare quantity takeoffs and develop construction cost estimates with appropriate assumptions.
Research and interpret permit requirements, codes, regulations, and design standards, and apply them to design decisions.
Coordinate with municipalities and permit agencies and support responses to technical review comments.
Coordinate with clients and subconsultants as directed and communicate technical items clearly.
Perform initial QA/QC reviews of Designer and Project Designer work, identify issues early, and reduce rework through standards and coaching.
Mentor Designers and CAD staff on Civil 3D workflows and design fundamentals.
Attend client, municipal, and agency meetings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.