Sr Civil / Utility Project Engineer

Ring & DuChateau (R&D) is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Utility Design Engineer to join our Utility and Energy team. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to take a lead role in utility infrastructure projects while working directly with clients and collaborating with engineers and design professionals across the firm.

At R&D, we believe great work starts with great people. We provide an environment where experienced professionals can continue to grow, take ownership of meaningful work, build strong client relationships, and contribute their expertise to projects and teams across the firm.

In this role, you will:

• Lead civil engineering design for site development and redevelopment projects across a variety of markets, including energy and utilities, higher education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, hospitality, and public facilities.


• Develop comprehensive civil engineering designs, including plans and specifications, utility system layouts and analysis, site grading, erosion control plans, and other site-related improvements.


• Lead and support utility infrastructure projects involving wastewater, sewer, water supply, and water main systems.


• Collaborate with civil engineers, design professionals, permitting specialists, clients, and other project team members to successfully deliver projects.


• Manage projects from initial scope and proposal through design, bidding, and construction administration.


• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, construction plans, specifications, and bidding documents.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying needs and supporting successful project outcomes.


• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.


• Support proposal development and other business development efforts within the Utility and Energy practice.

You will need:

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• At minimum of 8 years of relevant civil and utility design engineering experience.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.


• Significant experience designing and/or managing public and private utility infrastructure projects.


• Strong civil/municipal engineering experience, including site improvements, streets, drainage, water, sewer, and other utility systems.


• Experience with project management, design, construction administration, scheduling, cost estimating, plans, specifications, and bidding documents.


• Experience preparing project proposals and managing client relationships.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to travel overnight occasionally for client meetings, team meetings, site visits, inspections, and other project needs.

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