Project Civil Engineer

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

. Act as lead engineer on projects, particularly smaller-scope and limited-complexity projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design techniques and principles, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Capable of managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProficiency In Civil Engineering Design TechniquesProficiency In AutoCAD And MicroStationStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering Design TechniquesTechnical StudiesQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatingCodes And Civil Engineering PracticesProject ManagementConstruction ObservationSite InspectionPE Seal ApplicationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingMentoringTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsSafety RegulationsGovernmental RegulationsInfrastructure ProjectsConstruction Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead engineer on projects, particularly smaller-scope and limited-complexity projects
Complete design, analysis, and report-writing tasks of moderate to advanced complexity
Manage personal tasks and adhere to deadlines and project scope
Use technical software to plan and design infrastructure projects
Perform construction observation and/or site inspection to monitor progress and conformance to design specifications
Interact with clients in a limited and supervised capacity
Train and mentor junior engineers
Review others’ work and provide timely feedback
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
2-10 years of experience in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License or able to obtain
Proficiency in civil engineering design techniques, tools, and principles
Proficiency in technical studies, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating
Proficient knowledge of codes and civil engineering practices
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other design/analysis software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines, conflicting priorities, and high-volume workload
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to apply PE seal to engineering documents
Ability to use specialized judgment for nonroutine assignments
Ability to accept out-of-town travel assignments and work overtime
Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred to visit project sites, clients, and other CMT offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness benefits
Work + Life Balance benefits
Financial Health & Retirement benefits
Career Development benefits
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities