Site Civil Engineer

Exciting and unique opportunities await you to come grow with us in 2026! Boswell is a leading, fully integrated, multi-disciplinary firm providing a comprehensive range of professional services to federal, state, county and local governmental agencies as well as private-sector clients throughout the northeastern United States. At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the many sectors we serve. Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for Site Civil Design Engineers at either our Chester, NJ or South Hackensack, HQ offices.

Due to continued growth, Boswell has a rare career growth opportunity for an experienced Site Civil Engineer with Geotechnical experience based at our Chester, NJ office! The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded civil professional with a focus on land development and a solid understanding of geotechnical principles. This position requires hands-on site experience, strong design skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure project success from initial design through to final construction. No 3rd Party Agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Engineering: Develop civil engineering plans, including site layouts, grading, utility systems, stormwater management using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Project Management: Support the project lifecycle by assisting with schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Field Exploration: Supervise and log soil borings, test pits, and other subsurface explorations to collect data on soil, rock, and groundwater conditions
• Geotechnical Analysis: Apply geotechnical knowledge to interpret soil and site data. Assist with foundation design, slope stability analysis, and recommend appropriate earthwork solutions
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, and other project documentation for submittal to clients and regulatory agencies
• Communication: Coordinate with drilling crews, contractors and project managers, architects, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and facilitate project completion.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or related
• Specific Technical Experience: 3 years of professional experience in civil engineering design and geotechnical fieldwork, which includes logging borings and test pits
• Licensure: Minimum of EIT Certification is required with the desire to obtain a New Jersey (NJ) Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within 3 years
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to land development and environmental compliance
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for detailed observation and accurate data recording
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock classification (e.g., USCS, USDA)
• Interpretation of geotechnical reports and field test data (e.g., SPT, CPT).

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate uneven terrain on construction sites

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Our all-new Boswell Academy Training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401K with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employees may be eligible for participation in the Company annual Discretionary Incentive bonus program contingent on Business and Individual performance which can vary by year and employee

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. These benefits are application to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time) and state/ jurisdiction.

Boswell accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

In accordance with local law, the salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: $ 80,000.00 – $ 90,000.00

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.