Senior Civil Engineer

Sheladia Associates, Inc•Rockville, MD

34d•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead our engineering team and oversee civil engineering projects from planning through delivery. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, manage project schedules and budgets, support business development, monitor performance, mitigate risks, and ensure project goals and client expectations are met. The role also includes mentoring and developing staff while promoting efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years in civil engineering, with a strong focus on water resources, drainage, and infrastructure design.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor staff, manage teams, and drive accountability.
Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities across multi-disciplinary projects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Proficiency with design and modeling software and general office applications (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).
Understanding of regulatory standards, permitting processes, and engineering practices.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader in civil infrastructure design, guiding and managing project teams.
Oversee and mentor junior civil engineering staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and positive work environment.
Lead project execution with a proactive, forward-thinking approach, ensuring teams meet objectives on schedule and within budget.
Supervise all aspects of project delivery, including project setup, drafting, design, quality control, and coordination.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated project solutions.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
Review and monitor project reports to ensure schedules, budgets, and performance goals are achieved.