Senior Civil Engineer — Land Development (Water, Drainage & Municipal)

About the Role

We are a Miami-based civil engineering firm designing land development projects that moves, protects, and sustains South Florida communities. We serve some of the top developers Globally and work directly with local agencies — including Miami-Dade Water and Sewer (WASD), FDOT, and municipal public works departments — on water/wastewater systems, stormwater drainage, roadway design, and site development projects.

This is a senior leadership position. You will serve as the firm's lead engineer, overseeing all civil engineering design and production, managing a team of engineers and offshore drafting staff, and representing the firm in client and agency meetings. You will report directly to the CEO and work alongside the firm's Chairman and licensed Professional Surveyor.

This is not a role where you execute someone else's vision. You will own the engineering function — from conceptual site planning through permit approval and construction.

What You'll Do

• Lead all civil engineering design for the firm, including paving and drainage, water and sewer distribution systems, stormwater management, pump station design, and site grading across residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and mixed-use projects.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on all engineering deliverables, reviewing and approving plans, calculations, and specifications before submission to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and direct the engineering production team, including in-house engineers and overseas drafting support. Set priorities, assign projects, review work product, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Represent the firm in pre-application meetings, plan review conferences, and design discussions with Miami-Dade WASD, FDOT, SFWMD, DERM, municipal public works departments, and other regulatory agencies.
• Lead client-facing engineering discussions with developers, general contractors, and design teams. Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.
• Navigate the full permitting lifecycle — from Environmental Resource Permits through construction permits — and manage the comment-and-response cycle with reviewing agencies to move projects through approval efficiently.
• Oversee engineering project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation. Identify capacity constraints early and coordinate with firm leadership on staffing and workload balancing.
• Contribute to business development by leveraging existing agency and industry relationships to support client acquisition and project pursuit. Participate in proposal preparation for developer projects and municipal RFPs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development, including guidance toward PE licensure.

What We're Looking For (Required)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license: in the State of Florida — active and in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree: in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience in South Florida, with demonstrated project leadership on municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Technical expertise: Deep technical expertise in at least three of the following: paving and drainage design, water and sewer distribution, stormwater management and pump station design, platting, and site development.
• Proficiency: in AutoCAD Civil 3D for design review, redlines, and when needed, production.
• Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of FDOT Design Standards, Miami-Dade County Public Works design criteria, WASD standards, SFWMD ERP requirements, and Florida Building Code as applied to civil/site work.
• Relationships: Established relationships with staff at Miami-Dade WASD, FDOT District 6, SFWMD, DERM, or municipal public works departments. We value engineers who can pick up the phone and get answers.
• Management skills: Proven ability to manage and direct a team — including remote or offshore staff — with clear communication, accountability, and quality standards.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead client meetings, present to agencies, and represent the firm at industry events.

Preferred (not required)

• Master's degree: in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or related field.
• Experience: with hydraulic modeling software including ICPR, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or WaterGEMS.
• Experience: with pump station design including force mains, wet wells, and SCADA integration.
• Prior experience: as a project manager, department lead, or office manager at a civil engineering firm.
• Familiarity: with GIS/ArcGIS for spatial analysis and utility mapping.
• Business development experience: — proposal writing, client presentations, conference networking.
• Experience: working with residential developers on subdivision infrastructure and platting.

Why Join Us

• Work on real projects with direct community impact across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
• Small team environment (we operate as a family) and ability to step into leadership role shaping vision, culture and pace of execution for the organization.
• Direct leadership and business development mentorship from owner and chairman.
• Competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, and performance-based bonuses.
• Miami-based office — no relocation required.

Pay

$100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked directly with any of the following agencies: FDOT, Miami-Dade WASD, SFWMD, or Miami-Dade Public Works?
• Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida?
• How many years of civil engineering experience do you have working on real estate land development projects in Florida?
• Have you managed or directed a team of engineers or drafting staff? If so, how many people?
• Describe your experience with paving and drainage, water and sewer, or pump station design — which of these have you led as the engineer of record?

Ability to Commute:

Location: Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Required)

Work Location:

In person