Civil Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 03 Mar 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This civil engineering position provides a significant opportunity to influence the design and management of key infrastructure projects, ideal for experienced engineers.
- Substantial influence on key infrastructure projects.
- Strong potential for leadership roles.
- Opportunities to improve community infrastructure.
Pros
- Substantial role in roadway and utility design projects.
- Opportunities for leadership and project management.
- High relevance to community safety and infrastructure development.
Cons
- Projects may require extensive coordination and oversight.
- Potentially high-stress environments due to critical deadlines.
- Field visit requirements may affect work-life balance.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • On-site
Good fit
- Civil engineers with experience in roadway and utility design.
- Individuals committed to enhancing community safety and efficiency.
- Candidates looking for leadership and project oversight roles.
Not recommended for
- Non-engineering professionals or those without relevant experience.
- Individuals preferring non-project-oriented roles.
- Candidates seeking mostly remote work environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
A Roadway & Utility Design Civil Engineer plans, designs, and manages projects for roads, highways, and essential infrastructure like water, sewer, and drainage, focusing on safety, efficiency, and compliance with local/federal standards; key duties include geometric design, utility coordination, drainage, grading, traffic control plans, cost estimates, and permitting, often using CAD software like Civil 3D to produce construction documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Planning: Develop roadway alignments (horizontal/vertical), site grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed plans, profiles, specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet local, state (e.g., ODOT), and federal standards, and manage permit applications.
- Coordination: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (structural, electrical), clients, and utility owners.
- Traffic Management: Create Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Traffic Control plans.
- Project Management: Oversee project phases, manage schedules, and mentor junior staff.
- Software Proficiency: Utilize CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) for design.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- EIT Certification (Engineer in Training) required. PE preferred
- Strong understanding of geometric design, hydraulics, and stormwater.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Problem-solving and project management abilities.
