Professional Engineer - Public Works

Civil Science

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 8+ years of experience in public works / infrastructure projects
  • Experience with municipal or DOT clients strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, and Civil 3D
  • Experience in transportation and public works infrastructure projects
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing environment

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary client contact for public works projects in the Las Vegas area
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple active municipal projects
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
  • Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for city, county, and state agencies
  • Support business development efforts, including pursuits and client relationship growth
  • Collaborate with leadership to expand backlog and market presence
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
  • Ensure projects meet quality, risk, and compliance standards

Benefits

  • Ownership in your future through 100% employee-owned structure
  • Agile structure allowing career acceleration and project ownership
  • Flexibility to maintain work-life balance
  • Three weeks of PTO and eight holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement and a 401K plan
Full Job Description
Civil Science is looking for a driven and passionate Public Works Project Manager to help shape the future of our Las Vegas public works practice.

This is more than a project management role - it's an opportunity to take the lead in a rapidly growing market. You'll be at the forefront of delivering meaningful infrastructure projects that directly impact the communities we serve, while building lasting relationships with key municipal clients.

We're seeking a licensed engineer who thrives in a client-facing leadership role - someone who takes pride in owning project delivery, leading high-performing teams, and driving projects from concept through completion. You'll step into a strong backlog of work with immediate opportunities to make an impact and help expand our presence across the region.

At Civil Science, you won't just contribute - you'll have a stake in what we're building. As a 100% employee-owned company, every success is shared. Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, and long-term vision, giving you the platform to grow your career while helping shape the future of our Las Vegas operations.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Serve as primary client contact for public works projects in the Las Vegas area
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple active municipal projects
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
  • Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for city, county, and state agencies
  • Support business development efforts, including pursuits and client relationship growth
  • Collaborate with leadership to expand backlog and market presence
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
  • Ensure projects meet quality, risk, and compliance standards


What We're Looking For:
  • Strong project management and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to act as a primary client interface
  • Experience managing public agency projects
  • Ability to lead teams and drive accountability
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Interest in contributing to a growing regional market


What Qualifications You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 8+ years of experience in public works / infrastructure projects
  • Experience with municipal or DOT clients strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, and Civil 3D
  • Experience in transportation and public works infrastructure projects
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing environment


What Will Help You Stand Out:
  • Local Las Vegas agency experience
  • Business development and pursuit support experience
  • Staff mentoring experience


Why Join Civil Science?
  • Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we're proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you'll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
  • Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
  • Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

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