CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Civil Project Engineer manages the design and delivery of land development and public works projects from permit submittal through construction-ready plan sets. County and state regulatory approval processes shape every project schedule, and EIT or PE licensure determines what the engineer may sign and seal. The role owns the technical output, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and agency correspondence, while keeping scope and budget on track. Few engineering seats carry this combination of independent design authority and direct client-facing accountability this early in a career.

As the Civil Project Engineer, you translate civil design concepts into permitted, construction-ready plan sets for residential, commercial, and public works projects, ensuring technical accuracy and on-time delivery against project budgets and agency timelines. You work within a multidisciplinary project team, coordinating with a Project Manager and interfacing directly with municipal agencies, outside subconsultants, and internal discipline leads across active project portfolios.

Career Impact: Engineers who complete the EIT-to-PE transition in this role build a verifiable record of sealed civil deliverables - grading, drainage, and utility plans - that opens senior design and project management tracks in the A&E market.

Business Impact: Clients depend on accurate, agency-compliant plan sets to secure land use approvals and start construction; errors or missed permit windows translate directly into schedule delays and cost overruns that affect the full project investment.

Growth Opportunity: Responsibility for agency review cycles, subconsultant coordination, and budget adherence at this level positions engineers for Project Manager or Senior Engineer roles, with expanded scope over larger portfolios and regional client accounts.

• Design and produce grading, drainage, street, sanitary sewer, and storm drain improvement plans in compliance with applicable county and city standards.
• Prepare stormwater hydrology and hydraulic calculations, runoff reports, and SWPPP documents for regulatory submittal.
• Coordinate technical scope with Project Managers, internal discipline leads, subconsultants, and municipal agencies to keep designs aligned and schedules intact.
• Review agency comments and prepare comprehensive written responses, incorporating required revisions into construction drawing sets.
• Generate and compile land use application packages, construction plan submittals, and utility compliance reports for jurisdictional review.
• Conduct site investigations and analyze field data, maps, and geotechnical evaluations to inform design decisions.
• Monitor project work for conformance with design standards, company specifications, and applicable engineering codes throughout the design phase.
• Mentor or distribute tasks to staff engineers, reviewing their designs and calculations against quality assurance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 4 or more years of civil engineering experience, with emphasis in land development, site design, or public works plan production.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in site grading, drainage calculations, utility design, and stormwater management systems.
• Working knowledge of county, state, and municipal permitting and jurisdictional review processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and respond to agency comments in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple active project tasks simultaneously while adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

• PE license held at time of application, enabling independent seal authority on submitted plan sets.
• Experience with HEC-RAS floodplain modeling or similar hydraulic analysis tools, expressed as competency in open-channel and floodplain analysis.
• Background in residential land development or commercial site design with institutional clients, including experience navigating multi-agency approval processes.
• Familiarity with subconsultant and contractor coordination on multi-discipline infrastructure projects.

• Percentage of plan submittals approved by agencies without major revision cycles, reflecting design accuracy and code compliance.
• Project delivery rate against schedule milestones, measuring how consistently plan sets reach submittal-ready status on time.
• Number of agency comment rounds per project, tracking effectiveness of upfront coordination and technical thoroughness.
• Budget adherence rate across assigned design tasks, indicating scope control and hour estimation accuracy.
• Accuracy of stormwater calculations as verified through QA review, measured by internal check pass rate before submission.
• Typical tools: Civil 3D drafting (commonly AutoCAD Civil 3D); hydraulic modeling (commonly HydroCAD or equivalent); project scheduling (commonly MS Project or Primavera P6).

• Base Salary Range: $75,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on PE licensure and years of experience
• Bonus: Project performance or annual discretionary bonus, typically 5 to 10 percent of base salary
• Equity: Not commonly offered at this level in A&E firms; some employee-owned firms offer ESOP participation
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution typically 70 to 80 percent of premium
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard federal holidays
• Common Perks: Professional development reimbursement, PE exam and licensure fee coverage, hybrid or flexible scheduling on non-site days

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; sponsorship availability varies by employer. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Civil Project Engineer owns the full project lifecycle, from reviewing construction drawings to detect conflicts and managing subcontractors and change orders, within a construction firm serving heavy civil projects. Reporting to senior project leadership, the role delivers accurate cost representation and on-time results by coordinating technical information between internal departments and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings to collect and disseminate information pertaining to the project.
• Coordinate the collection and dissemination of technical information between the company and the owner.
• Schedule and monitor program activity to achieve on-time results, including follow-up with external suppliers.
• Create a bill of materials referencing project drawings and specifications.
• Review quotations utilizing supplier information, cost standards, and technical information from relevant departments.
• Determine the possibility of conflicts or delays in the construction process by reviewing project drawings.
• Analyze the process to determine likelihood of detection and resulting effect, and suggest preventative steps for correction.
• Ensure project charges are correctly represented for accounting's closing process.
• Manage subcontractors and change orders on the project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience within a construction firm, including heavy civil projects.
• Construction experience in heavy civil projects with field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to technical specifications and drawings review.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Embedded within the project engineering team, the Civil Project Engineer delivers stormwater modeling, CAD design, and GIS tasks in direct support of project deliverables and quality standards. Working closely with the Project Manager, this role manages scope creep, trains Staff Engineers on design software and concepts, and ensures quality assurance compliance across all design outputs.

Core Functions

• Perform stormwater modeling, CAD design and drafting, and GIS tasks in support of project deliverables.
• Produce plans and accurately implement applicable quality standards.
• Prepare written reports as needed for project documentation.
• Coordinate design with Project Manager and ensure ongoing updates and communication, including scope creep management.
• Distribute work to and train Staff Engineers or other Project Engineers on design software, calculations, and concepts.
• Review own work and other engineers' designs and calculations for quality assurance and control compliance.
• Actively participate in department and project team meetings and collaborate to develop and implement design strategies.
• Assist with project management duties as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience working as an engineer.
• In-depth knowledge of design disciplines, including stormwater modeling, CAD design and drafting, and GIS.
• Knowledge of advanced design principles associated with a specific engineering discipline.
• Proficient in discipline-specific design software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Positive, professional, and self-motivated attitude with a demonstrated ability to improve quality and create efficiencies.

Reporting to a Project Manager, the Civil Project Engineer shapes the delivery of residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and public works projects through street and utility design, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and Civil 3D drafting. Partnering with in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants, this role generates submittal packages and conducts on-site investigations that advance projects through regulatory and construction approval.

Primary Duties

• Perform street and utility design per county and city standards and conditions of approval.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
• Prepare stormwater runoff calculations, designs, and reports.
• Coordinate with in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants.
• Perform Civil 3D drafting, including line work, horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, earthwork calculations, and pipe networks.
• Generate and compile submittal packages for land use applications and construction plans.
• Conduct on-site investigations and analyze data including maps, reports, tests, and drawings.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• 2 years of civil design experience.
• Understanding of site layout, grading, stormwater design, utility design, erosion control, and regulatory approvals.
• Intermediate skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Sitting at the intersection of civil engineering and industrial operations, the Civil Project Engineer leads the development and execution of capital and major maintenance projects guided by management direction and departmental input, serving as subject matter expert for civil and structural design, infrastructure, underground sewers, and bridges. Operating across corporate capability groups, outside consultants, contractors, and mill personnel, the role builds accurate investment proposals and annual capital plans that strengthen the facility's long-term competitive position.

Duties

• Develop and execute capital and major maintenance projects based on management direction and departmental input.
• Develop accurate investment proposals for capital and major maintenance ventures.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, estimate, and risk management plan.
• Engage appropriate corporate capability groups including legal, risk management, and engineering.
• Work with internal customers to develop opportunities to improve competitive position and develop annual capital plans.
• Manage projects requiring coordination between outside consultants, contractors, and mill personnel.
• Act as subject matter expert for mill projects involving civil and structural design, construction, infrastructure, underground sewers, and bridges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• 3 or more years of experience as a civil or structural design engineer, project engineer, or project manager in an industrial environment.
• Experience developing accurate investment proposals for capital and major maintenance ventures.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate team meetings effectively.

A key member of the renewables team, the Civil Project Engineer delivers design documents for utility-scale wind, solar, battery storage, and substation projects while coordinating technical activities across disciplines and departments. Collaborating across engineering personnel and client teams through meetings and calls, this role supports project managers in producing conceptual through final design documents that advance renewable energy infrastructure.

Functions

• Prepare design documents for civil infrastructure associated with utility-scale wind, solar, battery storage, and substation projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, quality, and risk management.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments.
• Serve as liaison between other engineers and the design team.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing conceptual, preliminary, and final design documents.
• Attend meetings and participate in client calls to coordinate various design activities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification required, PE license preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in civil engineering within the architecture and engineering industry.
• Experience in land development, traffic engineering, commercial development, and county and state permitting preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software.
• Interest in renewable energy development.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with department personnel and office staff.

Advancing an operating platform at scale depends on the Civil Project Engineer, who leads impact projects, drives data-driven analysis of complex problem statements including regulatory changes and new product launches, and partners with the product group to build new functionality and unlock platform insights. Based within a cross-functional environment spanning investment operations and technology, the role navigates across the firm to define and execute platform strategy together with Investment COOs, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and risk management.

Accountabilities

• Lead impact projects that improve the operating platform.
• Drive, analyze, and deliver solutions to complex problem statements including regulatory changes, new instrument or product launches, and macro events.
• Direct business process reviews and use a data-driven approach to assist in solving sophisticated problems.
• Partner with the Aladdin Product Group to identify innovative solutions, build new functionality, and unlock insights to advance the platform.
• Navigate across the firm to ensure efficiency, scalability, and risk management.
• Define, manage, and execute platform strategy together with Investment COOs.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 3 or more years of business analysis experience in financial services, FinTech, or order and trade management systems.
• Knowledge of capital markets, asset classes, and financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Aladdin platform knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in SQL, Tableau, and Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating a steep learning curve while gaining subject matter expertise, with a collaborative and positive team attitude.

As the Civil Project Engineer, this role leads the design and production of street, sewer, water, storm drain, and grading improvement plans while coordinating with the Project Manager and Director of Civil Engineering to manage schedules and budgets. The civil engineering team relies on this work to ensure agency comment resolution, code compliance, and effective communication across design, survey, drainage, and engineering leadership.

Activities

• Lead the design and production of street, sewer, water, and storm drain improvement plans.
• Lead the design and production of rough and precise grading plans.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Director of Civil Engineering to manage, schedule, and complete design tasks within project budgets and schedules.
• Review and address agency comments and incorporate revisions into project drawings.
• Provide comprehensive written responses to agency comments and requests.
• Participate in client, agency, and internal team meetings.
• Monitor all work for compliance with relevant design standards, policies, and codes.
• Facilitate internal communication with the design team, survey department, drainage manager, and director of engineering.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential land development and/or public works design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Highly skilled in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a project team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers and agency staff.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Civil Project Engineer coordinates site engineering plans across utility systems, geotechnical evaluations, and value engineering opportunities in support of institutional clients served by a civil engineering firm. Success in the position means establishing and maintaining performance management between outside consultants and internal clients, securing agreements across engineering and environmental disciplines, and obtaining municipal and agency approvals.

Operational Focus

• Review and coordinate site engineering plans for proper design, utility coordination, and alignment with architectural plans.
• Identify and pursue value engineering opportunities to support cost savings.
• Develop and maintain adherence to company and tenant specifications and criteria.
• Establish and maintain communication and performance management between outside consultants and internal and external clients.
• Assist relevant departments regarding engineering site issues including Right to Build, Construction Management, Leasing, and Legal.
• Examine and coordinate underground utilities including sewer, water, gas, electrical, and stormwater as related to project layout.
• Solicit and secure agreements related to engineering, surveying, traffic, wetlands, noise, and environmental matters.
• Review geotechnical evaluations including soil analysis, concrete specifications, and foundation stability, and assist in obtaining municipal and agency approvals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• PE license preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with a general contractor or civil engineering firm serving institutional clients.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, driven, and technically sound with strong communication skills.

The Civil Project Engineer produces inspection outcome reports, supervises contractor repair works, and manages site and office project operations, including handover and daily project management, reporting to the Director, Project Manager, or Supervisor. This role delivers safe, authority-compliant project outcomes by carrying out independent inspections of civil and structural infrastructure, roads, and existing building structures to identify defects and recommend repairs.

Key Deliverables

• Manage site and office project operations including inspections, handover, site measurements, and daily project management.
• Handle technical and engineering issues and prepare inspection outcome reports using given templates.
• Attend site, design, and inspection meetings as required.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on work progress at site through periodical inspections and meetings during construction.
• Carry out independent inspections of civil and structural matters including infrastructure, roads, and existing building structures to identify defects and recommend repairs.
• Supervise repair works conducted by contractors and ground agencies and maintain proper records.
• Ensure safe work procedures are implemented on site, and projects meet authority standards.
• Submit reports and complete projects, including tender submissions, within target dates.

Professional Experience

• Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from a discipline recognized by PEB.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good leadership, planning, and decision-making skills.
• A positive, responsible, and self-motivated attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Embedded within a civil engineering team serving land development and municipal projects, the Civil Project Engineer produces complete construction drawing sets and prepares grading, drainage, street, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer improvement plans for residential, commercial, and public works projects. Working closely with senior engineers, this role advances client satisfaction by adhering to project scope and budget while delivering high-quality engineering products on time.

Areas of Ownership

• Provide plan production and design support for senior engineers on land development and municipal projects.
• Prepare complete sets of construction drawings and reports adhering to applicable design standards.
• Prepare grading, drainage, street, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer improvement plans for residential, commercial, and public works projects.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports including drainage, utility compliance, ACOE Nationwide Permits, and stormwater management reports.
• Adhere to project scope of services and budget and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality civil engineering products and services focused on client satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• EIT certification required.
• 4 or more years of experience in civil engineering with emphasis in land development design.
• Solid technical knowledge of land development engineering practices.
• Proficiency in site grading, drainage calculations, utility design, cost estimating, permitting, and jurisdictional review processes.
• Experience with HEC-RAS floodplain modeling and Bentley SiteOps is a plus.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and calculations, including hydrology and hydraulics, SWPPP, and utility compliance reports.
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, MS Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Reporting to Project Managers, the Civil Project Engineer produces and reviews technical reports and letters for jurisdictional and agency review, performs design and technical oversight of civil components on site design projects, and develops proposals and scopes of work for engineering pursuits. Partnering with clients, regulatory authorities, and team members at all levels, this role advances utility clients' infrastructure goals through budget and schedule management, mentorship, and potential project team leadership.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform design, management, and technical oversight of civil components on site design projects.
• Produce and review technical reports and letters for jurisdictional and agency review.
• Maintain budget, schedule, and quality of tasks and stay current on regulation changes and agency requirements.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, man-hour estimates, and work plans for engineering pursuits.
• Serve as client contact for engineering aspects of the project and attend client meetings.
• Mentor team members and assist Project Managers, with potential to lead project teams.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 4 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with township, county, state, and federal authorities.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD or similar.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and represent the company professionally with public and private entities.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Committed to compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and ethical standards.

Sitting at the intersection of civil engineering leadership and contract administration, the Civil Project Engineer appoints, coordinates, and manages design consultants and contractors to deliver infrastructure projects safely and within agreed programme and budget, operating within port, development, or property company environments. Operating across project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and senior managers, this role prepares documentation for regulatory approvals and tendering while advising on actions to keep major and minor works on track commercially and contractually.

Job Functions

• Appoint, coordinate, and manage design consultants, contractors, and other suppliers to deliver infrastructure projects.
• Monitor and supervise civil and building works and services contracts.
• Lead the management and delivery of infrastructure projects and ensure works are carried out safely and in an environmentally acceptable manner.
• Manage design works by consultants and administer contracts for minor and major works.
• Report to senior managers on contract progress and budget and advise on actions to keep projects to the agreed programme and budget.
• Prepare and review documentation for regulatory approvals, tendering, and contract issue.
• Advise and liaise with project stakeholders and consultants.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• Demonstrable experience in civil engineering, including projects within port, development, or property company or consultancy environments.
• Experience managing design consultants and handling tendering, procurement, and budget management.
• Comprehensive understanding of civil and building project lifecycle and industry standard contracts.
• Sound working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, report writing, and commercial negotiation skills with confident communication ability across all levels.
• Proactive, collaborative, self-motivated attitude.
• A full UK driving licence.

A key member of the Project Engineering Team, the Civil Project Engineer executes civil and structural scope on multi-disciplinary projects by completing construction work packages, developing scope, cost, and schedule, and maintaining site engineering documentation systems in compliance with applicable laws. Collaborating across engineering management, manufacturing teams, project sponsors, and the site infrastructure team, this role applies technical proficiency to implement projects and drive innovative improvements to plant infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Complete all items for successful project execution, including development of scope, cost, and schedule, in compliance with applicable laws and best engineering practices.
• Maintain site engineering documentation systems including standards, specifications, and drawings.
• Provide regular status communication on project activities to engineering management, manufacturing teams, and project sponsors.
• Participate in maintenance of discipline-specific standards, specifications, and guidelines.
• Sign off on civil or structural engineering tasks on Management of Change forms and provide engineering assistance for action items and incident investigations.
• Participate with the site infrastructure team to identify and execute key reliability projects supporting the manufacturing and infrastructure plan.
• Report to Project Managers on all relevant project activities on time and manage time confirmation in project systems.

Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in civil or structural engineering disciplines, including ASCE, AISC, ACI, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and ANSI codes.
• Project planning and execution knowledge including scope, cost, and schedule development.
• Knowledge of civil underground piping systems, site work, structural steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong influence management, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work across multiple project teams simultaneously.