Civil Engineering Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer looking to work on meaningful projects that shape public spaces and infrastructure across New York State? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking design firm where your technical expertise and creativity will directly influence how people experience the built environment. We’re seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join a collaborative team delivering innovative and sustainable civil design solutions, offering the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in NYS with the support of a multidisciplinary studio that includes architects, engineers, landscape architects, and planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil design efforts for projects ranging from parks and greenways to transportation corridors, academic campuses, and complex stormwater systems.
• Develop comprehensive design packages including site layout, roadway geometry, grading, utilities (water/sanitary), drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management systems.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports, SWPPPs, stormwater calculations, cost estimates, and other deliverables across all project phases.
• Provide mentorship to junior designers and contribute to a supportive, knowledge-sharing team culture.
• Coordinate with project managers, agency representatives, and consultants to move projects forward smoothly and on time.
• Engage in construction administration, including site visits to review progress and quality.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design meetings and interface with public and private clients.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.
• Experience Required: At least 10 years of professional experience in civil/site design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and civil permitting requirements across New York jurisdictions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York State or EIT working toward licensure.
• Experience with MicroStation and stormwater modeling tools such as HydroCAD is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Remote flexibility within New York State — maintain work-life balance while working on high-impact design.
• Work across a diverse range of projects that shape communities and improve quality of life.
• Be part of a collaborative studio culture that values creativity, technical rigor, and professional growth.
• Join a team that believes in design with purpose — where infrastructure supports both people and the environment.