REMOTE Civil Engineering Manager

Job Title: REMOTE Civil Engineer Manager

Type: Direct Hire

Work Location: Remote

Job Overview

This role manages a multidisciplinary civil engineering team responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of site civil engineering projects, including grading, drainage, roadway, and utility design supporting oil and gas well pads and production facilities, midstream gathering infrastructure, and renewable energy developments including solar, wind, and BESS.

The Civil Engineering Manager oversees staffing, workflow, and quality control to ensure all engineering work meets client’s standards for technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position collaborates closely with Project Managers, Business Development, and executive leadership to scope new opportunities, prepare proposals and estimates, and maintain strong client relationships. This leader ensures the consistency, quality, and performance of all engineering deliverables, providing guidance on design approach, client needs, and technical execution to advance the department’s standards and capabilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Leads the Civil Engineering Department strategically, establishing goals, performance standards, and priorities that align with client’s operational and business objectives.
• Develops and implements departmental processes and workflows to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in design delivery.
• Monitors department performance metrics for schedule adherence, quality, and profitability, making adjustments as needed to achieve company targets.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and other department heads to align civil engineering operations with client’s integrated project delivery model.
• Drives continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the engineering discipline to support team growth and organizational advancement.
  
  

Project Execution & Quality Control

• Oversees all civil engineering work to ensure deliverables meet client’s standards for accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews design plans, calculations, and reports for completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable codes and standards.
• Implements and maintains QA/QC procedures to ensure consistency and reduce design and construction risk.
• Supports project estimating, scoping, and scheduling by providing input on design effort, technical approach, and resource needs.
• Coordinates closely with Project Managers and technical leads to ensure design packages integrate seamlessly across disciplines and departments.
  
  

Business Development & Client Support

• Collaborates with Business Development and Project Management teams to prepare proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work for civil engineering projects.
• Participates in client meetings and presentations, serving as a technical representative for engineering services.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, supporting long-term partnerships through consistent performance and technical reliability.
• Identifies opportunities for expanding services within existing client accounts and new markets.
  
  

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Coordinates with Survey, GIS, and Permitting departments to ensure integrated project execution and efficient data flow across all phases of work.
• Ensures consistency in data formats, standards, and alignment with project deliverables, coordinating with Survey, GIS, and Permitting to maintain strong handoffs between departments.
• Supports executive leadership in workload forecasting and resource planning by communicating upcoming project demands and departmental capacity.
• Contributes to companywide initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and technical innovation.
  
  

General Duties

• Maintains organized departmental documentation, including standards, procedures, and personnel records.
• Supports other departments and leadership on companywide initiatives and strategic projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees Professional Engineers, Project Engineers, and Civil Designers, ensuring alignment with client’s core values, technical standards, and organizational objectives.
• Provides leadership, direction, and daily supervision to engineering staff, balancing project assignments and workload across active programs and clients.
• Conducts regular 1:1 meetings and performance evaluations, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Supports employee growth and succession planning through mentoring, training, and performance[1]based advancement.
• Participates in hiring, onboarding, and integration of new engineering and design personnel.
• Addresses performance, quality, or behavioral issues in coordination with HR and in accordance with company policy and employment law.
• Ensures departmental compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable engineering and regulatory standards.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state where client operates, with the ability to obtain additional licensure through reciprocity as needed.
• Ten or more years of progressive civil engineering experience, including direct involvement in site civil design, grading, drainage, roadway, and utility projects.
• Three to five years of supervisory or management experience, leading engineers, designers, and technical staff on civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering site civil design projects supporting oil and gas well pads and production facilities, or midstream gathering infrastructure, or renewable energy developments (solar, wind, BESS).
• Familiarity with nationally recognized civil and stormwater design standards (FHWA, AASHTO, FEMA, EPA) and the ability to apply them across multi-state project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage departmental or project performance to achieve schedule, quality, and profitability goals.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, and interdisciplinary coordination with Survey, GIS, and Permitting teams
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and standards, with demonstrated ability to apply them across energy, oil and gas, and renewable project environments.
• Proficiency in directing and reviewing design work, including grading, drainage, roadway, and utility design, to ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills, capable of managing, mentoring, and developing engineers and designers across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to implement and maintain QA/QC procedures, ensuring consistency, technical accuracy, and risk reduction.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, balancing departmental workload and priorities while
• supporting project schedules and budgets.
• Ability to monitor departmental performance and contribute to workload forecasting, staffing, and financial planning in collaboration with company leadership.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, fostering coordination and data alignment with Survey, GIS, and Permitting to ensure seamless handoffs and integrated deliverables.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including scoping, estimating, and proposal review for engineering projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks affecting energy and infrastructure projects.
• Professional integrity and accountability, demonstrating client’s core values in leadership and decision-making.
  
  

Big Bonus Points If You Have

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Multi-state PE licensure or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Fifteen or more years of civil engineering experience, including at least five years in a senior or department leadership role.
• Experience leading design teams supporting upstream and midstream oil and gas, renewable energy, or energy-infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with civil design and modeling software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, Hydraflow, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets, workload forecasting, and resource planning for multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading civil engineering teams in support of upstream and midstream oil and gas, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), and energy infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, Hydraflow, etc.).
• Familiarity with survey data integration, GIS coordination, and permitting workflows.
• Knowledge of UDFCD Criteria Manual standards and related drainage design practices.
• Experience managing departmental performance to meet profit goals, efficiency metrics, and project delivery targets.
  
  

Job Requisition # 39952 #REMOTE #CIVIL

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $150,000 - $155,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.