Civil Engineer, PE Required

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Civil Engineer managing design for projects in food, manufacturing, and data sectors. Leading design efforts, collaborating with clients, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeLexington • Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee civil design efforts for assigned projects, ensuring accurate, on-time, and on-budget delivery of design models and construction drawings.
Collaborate with customers, contractors, reviewing agencies, engineering personnel, and architects throughout all project phases.
Compile and analyze site data including geographic location, topography, access, utilities, soil types, subsurface conditions, environmental status, drainage, zoning, and regulations to assess cost, constructability, and scheduling.
Prepare site improvement plans, specifications, drainage reports, and cost estimates for land development, ensuring compliance with customer RFPs and coordination with project managers.
Review shop drawings, ensure NPDES compliance, submit field reports, and advise project teams on performance and alternatives.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using CAD software, including 2D and 3D models of infrastructure components.
Conduct site visits and field observations to collect data and ensure design accuracy.
Review civil engineering codes and standards for compliance and prepare documentation for client and regulatory review.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process updates, software upgrades, and improved deliverables.
Model core company values and coach team members in embodying them in their work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
Professional Engineering License is required.
8-15 years of experience in civil design, with leadership or coordination responsibilities preferred.
Must comply with safety requirements including wearing hardhat, safety glasses, ear protection, and work boots.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Engineering Design software, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam).
Experience in calculating earthwork quantities, establishing plan and profiles for roadways and pipelines, and determining quantities for pavement, pipe, drainage structures, erosion control, rock, open channels, and fencing.
Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to project planning and resource allocation.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Energetic, self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to professional development.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil designsite improvement plansdrainage reportscost estimatesearthwork quantitiesstormwater modelingdesign drawingsCAD software2D modeling3D modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailproject managementself-motivationenergeticcommitment to professional developmentcommunicationcoaching

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering License