Civil Project Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer

Passero Associates

. Independently develop civil site designs for municipal, private development, K-12, and public infrastructure projects .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNewburgh • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil site design, including grading, drainage, and utility systems for various infrastructure projects. Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage modeling software, with strong communication and project management skills.

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Civil Site DesignAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseDrainage Modeling Software ExperienceConstruction Plan Preparation

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Hard Skills

Civil Site DesignGrading DesignDrainage DesignHydrologic AnalysisHydraulic AnalysisStormwater CalculationsUtility System DesignConstruction Plan PreparationTechnical Report WritingProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentorshipTeam CollaborationClient CoordinationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DHydroCADHydraflowICPRSCS/NRCS Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Municipal ProjectsPrivate DevelopmentPublic InfrastructureK-12 ProjectsRegulatory AgenciesUtility AuthoritiesConstruction AdministrationMultidisciplinary A/E Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently develop civil site designs for municipal, private development, K-12, and public infrastructure projects
Lead site grading and drainage design, including drainage patterns, finished grades, accessibility requirements, and constructability considerations
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using SCS/NRCS methodology, time-of-concentration calculations, and pre- and post-development modeling
Design detention/retention systems and stormwater conveyance infrastructure
Design and coordinate water, sanitary sewer, and other site utility systems
Evaluate utility conflicts and coordinate with utility authorities
Prepare construction plan sets, technical reports, specifications, and supporting documents for municipal and public bidding
Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
Support permitting applications and agency coordination
Provide construction administration support as needed
Participate in client, municipal, agency, and project team meetings
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to CAD staff and junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within 12 months
5–12 years of relevant civil/site design experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface modeling, grading tools, pipe networks, and plan production workflows
Experience independently developing grading and drainage plans, performing stormwater calculations, and preparing supporting drainage reports
Experience preparing construction plan sets for public or municipal bid environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting project schedules
Experience leading civil design efforts on municipal, private development, K-12, or publicly funded infrastructure projects
Experience with drainage modeling software such as HydroCAD, Hydraflow, ICPR, or similar
Experience working in multidisciplinary A/E project environments
Experience coordinating directly with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility authorities
Passero Associates is not able to sponsor visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional licensure support
Technical and leadership development
Long-term career growth
Advancement toward Project Manager and Client Manager responsibilities
Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment