What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer position at Guernsey Brand?
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth
- Opportunities to lead and contribute to game-changing projects
- An ownership mindset—our ESOP structure means your success is our success
- Competitive compensation & benefits
- Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
- A leadership team that listens and supports your ambitions
At Guernsey, we’re more than engineers, architects, and consultants—we’re changemakers with a shared purpose. We’re driven by curiosity, united by collaboration, and committed to building a better future—together. We’re redefining what it means to work in the AEC industry, blending innovation with integrity and giving every employee a real stake in the outcome. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your career has limitless potential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and manage the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, including site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design
- Prepare and review detailed engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and public agencies to ensure successful project outcomes
- Serve as a technical expert and quality control reviewer on complex design challenges
- Oversee permitting processes and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
- Participate in proposal development, project scoping, and fee estimation
- Support business development by nurturing client relationships and identifying new opportunities
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably in consulting or private-sector infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and StormCAD)
- Strong understanding of civil site design, grading, stormwater management, and utility coordination
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
Essential Physical Functions:
- Sit/stand at a desk or computer
- Walk, stoop, stand and move around job sites
- Travel and occasional site visits requiring stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Frequent communication via phone, video, or in-person meetings
- Ability to focus on digital and paper-based information for extended periods
- Some project-based travel may be required
Let’s Build the Future Together!
If you’re ready to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and grow with a forward-thinking, employee-owned company, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Guernsey is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.