Senior Civil Engineer

LJB, Inc. • $110K — $179K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • North Carolina PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D software experience preferred
  • Experience with public agencies and client/project management favored

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design Land Development engineering projects
  • Lead engineering studies from concept to construction documentation
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for projects
  • Develop client relationships and support business development
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings with team and clients
  • Participate in project decision-making regarding technical approaches
  • Mentor and assist junior engineers during project development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow a dynamic land development practice
  • Work on diverse and impactful projects
  • Collaborate across various disciplines
  • Contribute to the development of junior team members
  • Firm values innovation and professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior Civil Engineer to serve in a key project management role for a varied client base and help expand our Land Development Practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive experience and possess the technical, project management, and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound engineering judgment, strong project ownership, proactive problem-solving, collaborative communication, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Salary Range: $110,000 - 179,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits: View our2026 Benefits Summary

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Plan and design a wide range of Land Development engineering, public utilities, and private development projects.
  • Lead engineering studies and design projects from concept development through construction documentation and construction-phase support.
  • Manage task-specific scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Support client relationship development and contribute to business development efforts.
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors and client managers.
  • Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
  • Interface and build relationships with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.
  • Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including CAD designers, EITs, and GIS technicians.
  • Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.


Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Willingness to travel to visit various US-based client locations.
  • Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
  • Other duties as assigned.


SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • North Carolina PE required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D software experience.
  • Experience working with state or local Departments of Transportation and other public agencies.
  • Client/project management experience.
  • Business development experience.


Core Skills:
  • Project planning, scheduling, and budget management.
  • Land development design and construction documentation.
  • Client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Technical problem-solving and engineering judgment.
  • Mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to work independently and in team settings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


LJB offers the opportunity to help grow a dynamic land development practice, work on a diverse range of impactful projects, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to the development of junior team members-all within a firm that values innovation, practical problem-solving, and professional growth.

Keywords: Civil Engineer, Land Development, Senior Civil Engineer, Charlotte, Raleigh, North Carolina

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