Senior Civil Engineer

LIVIC Civil•Williamsport, 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 position may develop over time toward project management or development coordination and client partnership roles.

Requirements

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.
A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, an associate's degree in one of these fields or a related field and 2 years of experience.

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.
Interest in growing into project management, development coordination, or client development.

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; 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.
Support bidding and construction-phase engineering tasks, as applicable.
Other duties as assigned.