Senior Civil Engineer

LJB•South Portland, ME

1d•$110,000 - $179,000

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 South Portland, Maine. The role involves planning and designing land development, public utilities, and private development projects, and leading work 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. The salary range is $110,000–$179,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. The position includes travel to US-based client locations. LJB describes the opportunity as a chance to grow a dynamic land development practice, work on diverse projects, collaborate across disciplines, and support junior staff development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Maine PE required, or ability to obtain 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 and 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.
Willingness to travel to US-based client locations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan and design 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 among design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
Interface with and build relationships with clients and public agencies as needed.
Collaborate with CAD designers, EITs, and GIS technicians.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.
Travel to visit US-based client locations.
Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
Perform other duties as assigned.