Lead Civil Engineer
Required skills
- Civil Engineering
- PE license
- heavy civil engineering
- infrastructure planning
- project delivery
- engineering reports
- specifications
- construction documents
- technical deliverables
- engineering standards
Nice to have
- infrastructure modernization programs
- capital improvement initiatives
- major facility development projects
- shipyards
- waterfront developments
- ports
Role summary
Foth, a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to support and expand its Civil Engineering practice in the Southeast region, particularly Florida. This role will serve as a technical leader on multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure modernization projects. Responsibilities include leading facility planning, infrastructure assessments, site investigations, and performing technical engineering design for utilities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, a PE license, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure planning, design, and project delivery. A strong preference is given to candidates based in Florida.
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to support and expand our Civil Engineering practice across the Southeast region. This role will serve as a technical leader on multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure modernization projects in the United States, while playing a key role in expanding Foth’s market presence in Florida and the Southeast.
While qualified candidates may be considered from other locations, there is a strong preference for individuals based in our Jacksonville, FL office or elsewhere in Florida.Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead and senior civil engineering advisor for infrastructure modernization projects involving industrial, marine, waterfront, transportation, utility, and site development infrastructure
- Lead facility planning, infrastructure assessments, site investigations, alternatives evaluations, and engineering studies that support long-term capital investment and operational objectives
- Perform technical engineering design for underground utilities, including sanitary and storm conveyance, and water distribution systems
- Provide quality assurance/control and engineering project activities focused on wastewater conveyance including capacity analysis, new and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer gravity pipe systems, force main design and agency permitting
- Provide technical oversight and multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, marine, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and planning disciplines to develop integrated project solutions
- Direct the development and review of engineering reports, design packages, specifications, construction documents, and technical deliverables to maintain quality and consistency throughout project execution
- Maintain knowledge of applicable engineering standards, permitting requirements, regulatory processes, and industry best practices affecting infrastructure and facility development projects
- Promote the application of innovative planning methodologies, engineering technologies, and delivery approaches that enhance project outcomes, efficiency, and client value
- Collaborate with Foth’s Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure planning, design, and project delivery
- Experience developing and overseeing engineering deliverables, including studies, reports, plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction packages
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading infrastructure modernization programs, capital improvement initiatives, and major facility development projects
- Experience with shipyards, waterfront developments, ports, terminals, transportation systems, utilities, site development, or other complex infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, EPC, or alternative project delivery methods
- Experience with shipyard/marine facility master planning, infrastructure assessments, capital planning, and phased implementation strategies
- Active involvement in professional organizations
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