Civil Project Engineer

Passero Associates

Civil Project Engineer responsible for civil site design, grading, and stormwater management. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing support for construction documents in Newburgh, NY.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeNewburgh • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop civil engineering design documents from concept through final design.
Lead grading design strategy including drainage pattern development and constructability considerations.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (SCS/NRCS, time of concentration, pre/post analysis).
Design detention/retention systems and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
Evaluate utility conflicts and coordinate with water/sewer authorities.
Develop complete construction plan sets suitable for public/municipal bidding.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
Support permitting applications and agency coordination efforts.
Provide construction administration support as needed.
Provide technical oversight of CAD production and junior staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required
3–7 years of relevant civil/site design experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface modeling, grading tools, pipe networks, and plan production workflows
Demonstrated experience independently developing grading plans, performing stormwater calculations, and preparing supporting drainage reports
Experience preparing construction plan sets for public bid environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting project schedules.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineering designgrading designhydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingdetention systems designretention systems designstormwater conveyance designconstruction plan sets preparationdrainage calculationssurface modeling

Soft Skills

communication skillsproject managementmultitaskingteam coordinationtechnical oversight

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationEngineer-in-Training (EIT)