What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Site Engineer, PE position at CPH?
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Miami, FL
CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Civil Site Engineer, PE to join our Municipal Infrastructure team in Miami!
This Civil Site Engineer will support and lead a variety of municipal infrastructure projects across Florida. This position is ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in public-sector engineering, including water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, roadway design, transportation improvements, and utility coordination.
As a key member of our municipal engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, permitting, and execution of projects that enhance essential infrastructure and public services. You will work closely with engineers, planners, and agency stakeholders throughout every phase of project delivery.
Duties Include
- Lead the planning, permitting, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects in Florida, including: water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, stormwater management and drainage infrastructure, roadway and transportation improvements, municipal utility coordination with agencies and jurisdictions
- Prepare and oversee construction documents including civil/site plans, technical specifications, design reports, and cost estimates, ensuring adherence to CPH’s quality standards
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for municipal projects, ensuring compliance with Florida statutes, agency regulations, and utility design standards
- Collaborate closely with engineers, technical designers, CAD/modeling staff, and planners throughout project execution
- Conduct field investigations, attend client and agency meetings, and support construction-phase services
- Coordinate with permitting agencies including FDEP, FDOT, and local water management districts
- Support Project Managers in developing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Ensure all work aligns with client goals and quality expectations through proactive communication and coordination
- Promote practical, cost-effective design solutions that meet long-term municipal infrastructure need
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering with emphasis on: water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, stormwater management and drainage infrastructure, roadway and transportation improvements, and municipal utility coordination
- Working knowledge of agency requirements including FDOT, FDEP, local Water Management Entities, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with Bleu Beam, Deltek Vision or Smartsheet is a plus
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.