Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

BL Companies is an employee-owned firm providing engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead retail, commercial, and residential land development projects from design through execution, manage client relationships and project teams, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget requirements are met. The role also includes public agency representation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of retail, commercial, and residential land development projects
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Oversee project teams, assign resources, and drive efficiency
• Ensure projects meet all quality, schedule, and budgetary requirements
• Present at public meetings and represent clients before agencies and stakeholders
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines within BL Companies and with external partners
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering a strong learning environment

Requirements:

• Applicants must be based in the Northeastern United States, ideally within one hour of Southern New Hampshire or Maine
• This is a primarily remote position that requires occasional in-office attendance for meetings and other business needs
• Other occasional travel throughout the Northeast will be required for site visits, permitting hearings, and to represent BL Companies at industry events
• A successful candidate in this role will have 8+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a PE license in the state they will be working out of
• This individual will have experience with leadership and mentoring junior staff members
• PE License required
• 8+ years of experience in land development engineering
• Proven leadership experience managing full-time staff
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private sector clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal