Land Development Senior Site Civil Engineer, Portsmouth

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer– Land Development / Site Design Location:

Portsmouth, NH | Full-Time | In-Office Preferred with Flexibility A respected civil and structural engineering firm based on the Seacoast is looking for a

Senior Civil Engineer

to take the lead on design, mentorship, and client delivery. If you’ve been looking for a place that values your technical skills, your input as a mentor, and your right to a life outside of work—this is worth a look. This is a firm with deep local roots, excellent employee retention, and a reputation for delivering high-quality land development and site engineering solutions. They’re expanding—having just moved into a brand-new facility—and this role will play a big part in shaping the future of their growing civil team.What You’ll Love About This Team:

Culture-first mindset

– zero corporate fluff, lots of mutual respect

Outstanding benefits

– full health coverage for single employees; low-deductible options available

Events that people love

– Mt. Washington lobster cruise, baseball suite nights, impressive holiday parties

Zero drama, low turnover

– many employees have been here for years

Room to grow

– they’ve just expanded into a brand-new space and are actively building the civil team

Leadership that cares

– current ownership is still hands-on but wants help developing the next generation

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, and permitting for land development projects

Oversee technical design work using AutoCAD (Carlson preferred) and HydroCAD

Review and prepare construction drawings, calculations, and permit submissions (including NHDES AoT)

Collaborate directly with clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers

Conduct occasional site visits and represent the firm at evening planning board or public meetings

Qualifications:

5–10 years of experience in civil/site design and permitting

BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an accredited university

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and civil design tools (HydroCAD, Carlson, etc.)

PE license strongly preferred (NH stamp ideal)

Familiarity with New Hampshire permitting processes (especially AoT)

Ability to lead meetings, write reports, and communicate clearly both internally and externally

Open to learning new tools and approaches

Comfortable being in-office most of the week, with flexibility as needed

If you're looking for a long-term home where you can mentor younger engineers, lead technical work, and contribute to a collaborative and growing firm, this could be a great fit.

Our clients are equal opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. They ensure a workplace that supports and encourages creativity, professional growth and a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall employee health and well-being. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.