KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Reports to: Department Manager – Civil

Responsibilities:

- Manage multiple civil/site and/or highway engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support.

- Lead and supervise multidisciplinary engineering and CAD design teams. 

- Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.

- Monitor project progress, profitability, and resource allocation.

- Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and project financial reports.

- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utility companies, regulatory agencies and other KSE departments.

- Oversee and prepare civil/site/highway engineering design documents for transportation, municipal, commercial, and public infrastructure projects.

- Perform and review engineering design for: Site/civil design including grading, roadway, storm water management, green infrastructure, water and sewer mains, signing, and erosion and sediment control design.

- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.

- Direct the preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

- Conduct field investigations, site assessments, infrastructure inventories, utility coordination, and observe geotechnical investigations including soil borings.

- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.

Educational/Professional Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York is required. Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain reciprocity in NJ and/or NY within a reasonable timeframe.

- Minimum 8 years of civil/site engineering experience is desired but not required.

- Minimum 5 years of experience managing multiple civil/site engineering projects and leading design teams is desired but not required.

- Familiarity with agencies standards and protocols including: NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP. Familiarity with NYCDDC, PANYNJ, and NJTA is a plus

- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours a day).

- Maintaining posture while working at a computer.

- Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.).

Professional Development:

- Active participation in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.

- Encourages professional training and licensing (self).

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.