Site Civil Lead
On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Lead civil engineering projects by developing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and design reports for grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems. Perform engineering reviews of permit applications and construction inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Coordinate project schedules, track budgets, and oversee team members while participating in client meetings and contract negotiations. Mentor staff through technical guidance and support the long-term growth of the Civil Engineering pipeline. Maintain awareness of evolving industry trends and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Requires a PE license, 5-10+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation. Occasional travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 5-10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, civil and infrastructure design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Strong working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, design standards, and application to permitting, design, and infrastructure projects.
- Experience performing or reviewing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical documents for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
- Working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, regulatory requirements, QA/QC processes, and their impact on project delivery and business outcomes.
- Grading and drainage design and stormwater modeling experience.
- Erosion and sediment control and stormwater permitting experience.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to project team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with multi‐disciplinary teams.
- Advanced proficiency with common civil engineering and design software and tools (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS), predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethical decision‐making, and adherence to company policies and professional standards.
- Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Experience supporting or leading technical reviews, discipline deliverables, or mentoring staff in a multi‐project environment.
- Experience managing small to mid-size design packages or task orders.
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies on complex civil infrastructure permitting.
- Experience with spec writing software (i.e. Spec Intact)
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