Senior Level Civil Engineer Jobs
Senior level civil engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of project delivery, technical standards, and the junior staff who carry them out. Roles are predominantly on-site and field-based, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Carollo Engineers, and Stantec hiring at this level now.
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Dennis Group Civil Engineers focus on the land development and infrastructure for our industrial projects that involve designing and building new food and beverage process facilities. Our civil engineers have strong technical and design ability and excellent communication skills in designing land development plans, building pads, infrastructure for new buildings, landscaping, and everything from the foundation and below. Civil engineers are part of our Building Systems department and work closely with structure engineers and architects/designers. They are also involved with bid evaluation and local contractor initial contact in multiple project locations. The role is highly valuable at Dennis Group and faces engineering challenges that require strong calculation skills and for experienced engineers to have a Professional Engineer License (PE). As a member of our civil team your responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
- Performs moderate and complex design tasks, receives guidance when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
- Design a complete project, prepares complete project documentation, including complete CAD drawings
- Performs procurement tasks such as bid list development, contractor initial contact, bid tabulation, and preliminary bid evaluation
- Has understanding of discipline specific plan elements, and how to navigate a set of drawings
- Performs construction administration tasks including complex submittal review
- Respond to RFIs
- Mid-size project primary client technical contract
- Develop site of design document
- Edits project specifications
- Develop parking lot layout that satisfies development ordinances and regulations
- Analysis and detailed design of institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings sites
- Prepare addenda documentation and narratives
- Evaluate proposals and provide recommendations for sub-consultants
- Provide specific area of expertise in site layout, storm drainage-hydraulics and hydrology, site utilities (fire protection, water distribution, pump station)
- Review historical site drawings to determine if site objectives align with existing conditions
- Understanding of pavement materials, design of pavement sections, and construction methods
- Determines land use characteristics and assign runoff coefficients
- Calculate times of concentrations
- Prepare storm water pollution prevention plan
- Pre-development hydrologic analysis
- Delineate complex watersheds and determine how to model watershed
- Develop design approach for site factoring in topography, existing drainage conditions, outfalls, site constraints, etc.
- Detention pond design and outlet control structure to meet pre-development discharge rate
- Design of channel linings
- Advance site grading using Civil 3D
- Trust restraint calculations for pressure systems
- Understanding of BMPs for EPSC, EPSC narrative
- Prepare storm drainage report
- Preparing engineering calculations and engineering sketches
- Preparing land development plans, site grading, utility and drainage design for planning, permitting and construction for food and beverage processing facilities
- Reviewing drawings and coordinating the project team
- Preparing bid packages and providing construction administration
- Develop bidder list
- Visiting project sites to observe field conditions
- Evaluating design constraints and resolving problems
- Researching civil engineering materials and best practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
Required Education Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in civil engineer tasks involving industrial construction projects (foundation and below aspects - design land development, building pads, and infrastructure for new builds, etc.)
- 8+ years of experience in drainage, grading and utility design for industrial or commercial projects
- 8+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Travel Requirement
- Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices
About us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics
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Senior Level Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level civil engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have led projects from design through construction close-out and can demonstrate accountability for schedule, budget, and quality outcomes. A Professional Engineer license is often a baseline requirement. Candidates who can show experience managing subconsultants, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and mentoring junior staff stand out consistently in hiring decisions at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level civil engineers?
Companies hiring senior level civil engineers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Carollo Engineers, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering and construction firms, infrastructure owners, and public-sector agencies that need experienced engineers to lead complex, long-duration programs.
Are there remote senior level civil engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is heavily field- and site-dependent by nature. About 25% of senior level civil engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve design, project management, or program oversight work rather than direct construction administration. Full remote is more common on planning, permitting, or owner-side roles than on construction delivery.
What makes a civil engineer role senior level?
Senior level civil engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage set technical direction, make binding design decisions, manage client relationships, and are accountable for project outcomes. They are also expected to mentor and review the work of junior and mid-level engineers, making leadership as central to the role as technical competence.
Which industries hire the most senior level civil engineers?
Senior Level civil engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they require licensed, experienced engineers to navigate complex permitting environments, manage large capital programs, and meet regulatory standards that carry significant public-safety implications.