Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer | NYC | Up to $160K + Benefits
Urban Infrastructure | Civil Engineering | PE License | Public Realm Projects | Site Design | NYC Codes

Let’s agree—NYC’s public spaces need civil engineers who don’t just follow plans, but lead with purpose. I promise this is more than a technical role—it’s your chance to shape how people move, gather, and interact with the city. Here’s the preview: you’ll lead urban infrastructure and site design projects across NYC, build a talented civil team around you, and collaborate with top architects and planners in a nationally respected design studio.

🌆 What You’ll Do

  • Lead civil engineering delivery for NYC public realm and infrastructure projects

  • Oversee grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout with code-level precision

  • Act as technical lead in client and agency meetings—MTA, DOT, DOB, and beyond

  • Guide designs from concept through construction, working in a fully integrated studio

  • Mentor junior engineers and help scale a high-performing, creative team

  • Shape internal workflows and sustainable civil engineering strategies

🧠 What You Bring

  • PE license in NY (or ability to obtain quickly)

  • 10+ years’ experience in civil/site engineering, with a focus on urban/public projects

  • Strong grasp of NYC codes, DOB permitting, and multi-agency coordination

  • Skilled in Civil 3D, drainage design, and site infrastructure modeling

  • Natural team mentor with a collaborative mindset

  • Passion for design-led infrastructure that serves people and communities

💡 Why This Role?

  • Shape your own team and make a lasting impact on the city

  • Collaborate in a culture where engineering, architecture, and planning go hand-in-hand

  • Deliver meaningful, people-first public infrastructure projects

  • Competitive salary up to $160K + full benefits + long-term leadership opportunity

👉 Ready to lead from the front on NYC’s most dynamic civil engineering projects? Let’s have a confidential chat today.