Senior Civil Engineer (Private Development)

Senior Civil Engineer (Private Development Focus) - Job Description

We are hiring for aSenior Civil Engineer to lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office inNewark, NJ.

 Primary 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.

•        Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

 Basic 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.Other states a plus.  

Preferred Qualifications:

•        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 selfmotivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.

•        Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!