Lead Civil Engineer

Scherer Design Group, LLC

Lead Civil Engineer designing telecom sites for Scherer Design Group. Responsible for overseeing engineers, drafting and site inspections in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeLebanon • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design of telecom sites from conception to construction, including layout from scratch, antenna mount design & site plan approval
Development and review of construction drawings, specifications, and detailing for new and existing cell sites
Perform site inspections and condition assessments on existing sites and prepare reports
Lead and train Jr Engineers and CAD designers
Prepare sketches and perform drafting using AutoCAD

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with minimum 4 years’ experience, telecom experience preferred
If no degree, must have a minimum of 8 years telecom design experience
New site development experience required; tower sites/rooftops in tri-state area a plus
Experience with developing drawings in AutoCAD
Knowledge of building envelope structural components
Knowledge of construction drawing standards
Ability to perform inspections of sites and other structures, both visually and with instruments
Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Savings bank
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

telecom designconstruction drawingssite inspectionscondition assessmentsdraftingbuilding envelope structural componentsconstruction drawing standardsdata recordingreport writing

Soft Skills

leadershiptrainingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering