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Senior civil engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior civil engineer job postings.
Sample senior civil engineer requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
  • At least 8+ years of civil engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in construction management.
  • Extensive experience in project design and building codes.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other engineering software.
Sample required senior civil engineer soft skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
  • Ability to work well with project teams.

Senior civil engineer job description example 1

T.Y. Lin International senior civil engineer job description

TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies.
TYLin has a position available for a Senior Civil/Roadway Engineer in various Florida locations. As a Senior Civil/Roadway Engineer with TYLin, you will be joining a reputable local office with the backing and clout of an internationally renowned firm. You will be leveraging your technical experience, with civil and roadway projects, to assist our well established and growing Florida practice in delivering high quality and professional transportation projects to our clients. You will have opportunities to facilitate in all aspects of project development, from scoping to conceptual planning, through design, construction, and completion. You will work autonomously on some projects while being an integral team member on others. As a Senior Civil/Roadway Engineer, you will be responsible for oversight and execution of a variety of tasks essential to successful project development and delivery.
This position will provide an exciting opportunity for an individual to work on projects with a wide range of complexity and size. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated roadway engineering professional with a depth of experience in civil and roadway design projects, especially having experience with FDOT procedures and manuals. This experience may include, but not limited to, geometrics, roadway design, drainage, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MPT), utility coordination, and environmental permitting. The desired candidate will use their experience as a basis from which to lead the roadway design efforts for a wide variety of projects. The design will involve partaking in and leading the development of plans, specs, and estimates for a variety of roadway projects.
You may provide supervision and guidance to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at appropriate intervals for accuracy and completeness; and maintaining budgets and schedules. You will support proposal efforts to expand our project base.
Responsibilities
Prepare complex engineering designs and plans for urban and rural roadways and highways. Finalize plans, specs, and estimates for construction documents. Develop budgets and monitor work of assigned team to ensure budgets and schedules are met. Coordinate with Project Managers, project teams, and clients. Assume responsibility for design, review, and sealing of assigned projects. Assure Quality process has been followed. Supervise the work of engineers and technicians. Serve as a technical and professional resource. Contribute to and promote office design proficiency. Mentor and develop staff. Provide support for local and regional Business Development Opportunities including marketing clients, developing proposal documents, and participating and leading interview teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited University. 8+ years of relevant highway/roadway design experience. Florida PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite. Proficient with Bentley MicroStation and GeoPak.
Experience with Bentley OpenRoads is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
Adept at understanding and applying the material in the AASHTO Green Book and the Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Expertise pertaining to FDOT's policies and design procedures preferred.
Ability to think independently, to derive unique solutions to a variety of problems related to highway infrastructure.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought.
Aptitude to effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions through written and verbal communications including at public presentations.
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to work independently, as needed, to deliver projects efficiently.
Propensity to manage time in order to meet project budgets and schedules.
Ability to successfully deliver multiple concurrent projects.
You may work in an open-concept office setting. Travel may be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and visiting project sites. Candidates must have a valid driver's license. Preference will be given to local candidates. Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions. Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges. High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way. Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees . TYLin remains committed to complying with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements, as such this role may be situated in a jurisdiction with masking or vaccinate or test requirements to attend office or client locations (controlled location). You should ask your manager about this prior to starting. Should you be subject to the requirements, you are required to disclose your vaccination status within the first week of starting or before entering a controlled location, whichever comes first.
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Senior civil engineer job description example 2

Colliers Engineering & Design senior civil engineer job description

The Senior Civil/Site Engineer will be a key member of the Civil/Site design team responsible for various aspects of land development projects including site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and more. You may also conduct permitting research, due diligence, write specifications and reports. The Senior Engineer will work within Autocad and alongside the design team managers to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!
Responsibilities
• Preparing construction drawings, plans, and project specifications
• Preparing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, grading plans, street improvements, utilities and specifications
• Ensuring technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various plans, reports and design documents
• Identifying problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to peers and management
• Collaborating with peers and management as necessary to complete work
• Performing storm water calculations and reporting
• Plotting and assembling civil engineering plans and reports
• Assisting other departments with engineering and technical support needs
• Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Ideally will possess 3 to 7 years of related site/civil land development experience or possess relevant work experience
• EIT and/or PE preferred
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations (PA)
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
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Senior civil engineer job description example 3

AMT Engineering senior civil engineer job description

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, LLC, an employee owned consultant engineering firm, is seeking to add a dedicated and experienced Senior Civil Project Engineer to join our Team in Washington, DC or Rockville, MD and add significant value to our company growth.

Excellent Work / Life Balance and opportunity to work a Hybrid (Combination of Office and Remote) schedule

ResponsibilitiesAssisting the project manager and supporting engineering staff in the preparation of construction documents, design of site and infrastructure improvements including grading, dry and wet utilities, erosion control, and storm water management Preparation of calculations and reports that support design Processing construction documents through the regulatory agencies in the District of ColumbiaConstruction administration duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience in the planning and civil engineering design of mixed use, residential, commercial, institutional, and public site development projects.Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringPE preferred Ability to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates Ability to assist with the preparation of engineering studies and reports Technical proficiency in using AutoCAD including Civil 3D and/or Microstation
Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 65 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization - values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into nearly 450 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.

Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company's stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications

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Updated March 14, 2024

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