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$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Civil & Structural Engineering Recruiter | Building Careers, Structuring Futures | NYC Affiliate member of SEAoNY

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Business Development

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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