Senior Engineer I

About Stratus Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape.

Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans.

Better Places. The Role Stratus is hiring a Sr. Civil Engineer for our Wilkesboro or Charlotte, NC office. This role will be focused on design work, document prep, specifications and cost estimates. The position will focus on projects in the residential and commercial industry, specifically on site layouts, grading and drainage, hydraulics, hydrology and some stormwater/water.

Responsibilities

Manage project design, including technical quality, people, process, cost, and schedule Collaborate with engineering/architecture disciplines on complex projects Supervise and/or prepare design documents, specifications, and cost estimates Detailed design engineering and QA/QC checks Prepare studies and reports Site investigations and construction administration Identify and manage client deliverables and expectations Permitting and coordination with federal, state, and local municipalities.

Communicate with a high level of professionalism with clients, sub-consultants, and office staff Qualifications Required 8-15 years of engineering consulting experience Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering PE required Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydraflow, or equivalent hydrology software Project experience with: Residential and commercial development, site layout, grading and drainage, hydraulics, hydrology, and stormwater/water quality ; Water and sewer, and permitting Why you’ll love Stratus A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents 401k Retirement Plan with employer match Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.

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