Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal

LJB•South Portland, ME

5d•Remote

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking a senior-level design engineer for its Municipal team to serve clients and help expand the firm’s municipal, transportation, and water/sewer work in Maine and New Hampshire. Fully remote candidates located in Maine or New Hampshire are welcome. The role involves planning and designing municipal projects, developing client relationships and project opportunities, and managing project scope, budgets, schedules, staff, and deliverables. The engineer will also perform and review technical work, prepare reports and permitting and bid documents, and communicate with clients, team members, contractors, and regulatory officials. This is a high-impact, visible role supporting the growth of LJB’s regional Municipal practice. The position offers an opportunity to build client relationships, influence regional work, and lead projects that serve communities. The stated salary range is $92,000–$130,000, depending on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefits are referenced in the company’s 2026 Benefits Summary, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting. LJB describes itself as a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The company has a 50+ year history and emphasizes innovation and sustainable value for clients. LJB is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
At least 5 years of experience.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Strong client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
Identify capital projects with current and prospective municipal clients to help build the team’s project pipeline.
Prepare, review, and manage scopes of services, budgets, schedules, and subconsultant efforts.
Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to staff.
Develop day-to-day staff schedules and manage project budgets.
Independently perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyses.
Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents, and other written communications.
Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and calculations.
Conduct and prepare concise peer reviews of subdivision and site-plan permit applications submitted to municipal clients.
Interpret design guidelines, specifications, ordinances, rules, and regulations associated with municipal projects, including municipal, state, and federal regulations and DOT design guidelines.
Attend and present at design-team, client, and regulatory-review meetings.
Communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials.
Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed client expectations.
Process invoices, prepare contract amendments, and manage receivables.
Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception through final deliverable.
Work with guidance and supervision on overall project objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and unusual design conditions and developments.