What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer - Lake Tahoe position at NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS CHTD?
Do you want the opportunity to help design and build exciting, meaningful projects in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Imagine living, working, and playing in a place where world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and alpine scenery are part of everyday life. Whether it’s catching first tracks before work, getting out on the trails at lunch , or spending weekends exploring the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe offers an unmatched balance of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure.
NCE is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our South Lake Tahoe office and help lead impactful infrastructure projects throughout the Tahoe Basin and Sierra region. Our work directly supports the communities and environments where we live and recreate, including transportation improvements, complete streets, water quality and stormwater projects, recreation and trail improvements, ecological restoration, and sustainable infrastructure solutions designed for unique mountain environments.
This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring staff, building client relationships, and collaborating with a talented and passionate team. At NCE, senior engineers are trusted to take ownership, bring forward ideas, and help shape both projects and the future growth of our Tahoe office. We foster a highly collaborative environment where innovation, professional development, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
If you are looking for the opportunity to advance your career while living and working in one of the most beautiful and adventure-filled places in the country, we would be excited to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Senior Civil Engineer will include managing and coordinating projects of varying size and complexity. More specifically:
- Managing projects to meet or exceed client requirements and expectations.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Developing written project scopes and proposals and participating in project interviews.
- Managing the allocation of resources to complete assigned projects.
- Developing and maintaining ongoing positive relationships with clients through proactive communication and timely responsiveness to our clients’ needs and wants.
- Independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out technical tasks, field tasks, studies, and analysis with ongoing review, coaching, and interaction with their team.
- Preparing and generating plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates (PS&E).
- Reviewing field reports prepared by staff specialists.
- Providing guidance to office and field personnel.
- Organizing field work and assigning tasks to staff specialists.
- Assembling, reviewing, and evaluating complex data. Integrating data evaluations prepared by staff specialists.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to project team members.
- Reviewing engineering work completed by others.
Qualifications (Must Have):
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- 12 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
- Nevada Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain reciprocity within the first 6 months of employment.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications (Nice to Have):
- 15-18 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
- Civil engineering and project management experience with transportation and utility projects.
- Experience with marketing, proposal writing, and job development.
- Experience with regulatory agencies, including federally/state funded projects and associated documentation.
Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000 annually.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000