Senior Civil Engineer

LJB•Charlotte, 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, leading work from concept through construction-phase support, and managing project scope, schedule, and budget. The successful candidate will bring sound engineering judgment, strong project ownership, proactive problem-solving, collaborative communication, and the ability to work independently and with a team. The position also involves client and public agency interaction, coordination of multidisciplinary design teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Travel to US-based client locations is expected as needed. Salary range: $110,000–$179,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain it 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 to 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 a wide range of land development engineering, public utilities, 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 between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
Interface with clients and public agencies and build relationships with them as needed.
Collaborate with CAD designers, EITs, GIS technicians, and other support professionals.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.
Travel to visit various US-based client locations.
Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
Perform other duties as assigned.