Senior Civil Engineer

LJB•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve in a key project management role for a varied client base and help expand its Land Development Practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves planning and designing land development, public utility, and private development projects, and leading projects from concept development through construction documentation and construction-phase support. The successful candidate will bring sound engineering judgment, project ownership, proactive problem-solving, collaborative communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
North Carolina PE license required, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
Project planning, scheduling, and budget management skills.
Land development design and construction documentation skills.
Client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Technical problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
Ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience working with state or local Departments of Transportation and other public agencies.
Client or project management experience.
Business development experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and design land development engineering, public utility, and private development projects.
Lead engineering studies and design projects from concept development through construction documentation and construction-phase support.
Manage task-specific scope, schedule, and budget.
Support client relationship development and contribute to business development efforts.
Coordinate design activities and meetings among design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
Participate in project decisions about technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
Interface with clients and public agencies and build relationships with them as needed.
Collaborate with support professionals, including CAD designers, EITs, and GIS technicians.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.
Travel to visit client locations in the United States.
Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception through final deliverable.
Perform other duties as assigned.