Senior Civil Engineer (Private Development)
$130k to $170k
Newark, New Jersey, USFull-timePosted Oct 15, 2026
Against the Newark typical range
Job description
Senior Civil Engineer (Private Development Focus)
- Job Description We are hiring for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, NJ . Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple projects and tasks for a variety of client types on the private development side of the office.
- Act as the lead civil engineer of record on projects. Coordinate with other disciplines as necessary.
- Responsible for development of and maintaining client accounts.
- Prepare proposals for new & existing clients (including estimation of project fees).
- Oversee the development of Land Development Plans; this includes the preparation of engineering design drawings, technical specification, and engineering reports (from schematic design through construction).
- Coordinate permits through regulatory agencies for large scale, complex projects.
- Delegate workload to Junior Engineers & Drafters; this includes mentoring / guiding Junior Engineers to develop Stormwater Management [SWM] strategies, Utility Coordination, and Erosion & Sediment Control [E&SC] Design.
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed. Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a similar discipline).
- 12+ years of professional experience working in Engineering with a focus on land development and associated permitting.
- PE license in NJ. Other states a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is strongly preferred.
- Advanced expertise working with design and permitting activities.
- Experience working with water resources (such as stream and waterway restoration).
- Experience with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS, analytical programs, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS / ArcInfo.
- Experience with H&H tools (e.g.: HydroCAD, InfoSWWM, OpenFlows WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS).
- Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a selfmotivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!
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