Senior Civil Engineer (Private Development)

Cavoratalent • Newark, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, NJ. This role focuses on the private development side of the office, managing multiple projects and client accounts. The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for the development of engineering design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports from schematic design through construction, as well as coordinating permits through regulatory agencies for large-scale, complex projects. This position also involves delegating workload and mentoring Junior Engineers in areas such as Stormwater Management, Utility Coordination, and Erosion & Sediment Control Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a similar discipline).
• 12+ years of professional experience working in Engineering with a focus on land development and associated permitting.
• PE license in NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is strongly preferred.
• Advanced expertise working with design and permitting activities.
• Experience working with water resources (such as stream and waterway restoration).
• Experience with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS, analytical programs, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS / ArcInfo.
• Experience with H&H tools (e.g.: HydroCAD, InfoSWWM, OpenFlows WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS).
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and tasks for a variety of client types on the private development side of the office.
• Act as the lead civil engineer of record on projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as necessary.
• Responsible for development of and maintaining client accounts.
• Prepare proposals for new & existing clients (including estimation of project fees).
• Oversee the development of Land Development Plans; this includes the preparation of engineering design drawings, technical specification, and engineering reports (from schematic design through construction).
• Coordinate permits through regulatory agencies for large scale, complex projects.
• Delegate workload to Junior Engineers & Drafters; this includes mentoring / guiding Junior Engineers to develop Stormwater Management [SWM] strategies, Utility Coordination, and Erosion & Sediment Control [E&SC] Design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior