The Senior Civil Engineer role within the engineering department is a site development civil engineering position and requires the management of clients, people, and projects. This individual will perform engineering duties in planning and design, provide technical, engineering expertise and play a lead role in the successful execution of projects. This person will support business development duties including the development of writing proposals, provide estimates for scope of work, and project management. Our team works on a vast array of project types, and this role requires a highly adaptable and responsive individual who is open to change and comfortable with considerable variety in the workplace.    

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in civil engineering projects from conceptual stage through design and construction for numerous and varied facilities.
• Prepare design documents for civil systems, including technical drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. Provide estimates for scopes of work.
• Serve as project manager, lead civil engineer, and manage project budgets.
• Estimate construction costs
• Perform construction administration/observation duties.
• Perform quality control/quality management duties.
• Manage subcontractor budgets, relationships, and performance.
• Support business development activities, including technical writing for proposals and identification of new opportunities.
• Mentor, train, and direct junior engineering staff.
• Direct recruitment, placement, staffing and evaluation of engineering project resources, as applicable.
• Review zoning codes, permitting requirements, preliminary entitlements, and submittals.
• Preparation of design packages using drafting equipment and software, including AutoCAD.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar field from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in civil engineering.
• Site development experience with strong water resource design is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental) and architectural practices.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all parties in oral and written communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with varied scope and complexity.
• Requires creative and alternative thinking to develop creative ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Solid project management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-confidence and experience working with clients, subcontractors, colleagues, etc.
• Willingness to personally take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Experience with Auto-CAD and REVIT and working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration in Minnesota required.
• Valid driver’s license.