Senior Site Civil Engineer

About the Role

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to work in our New York City office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of land development projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of New York.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead/support preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications and reports for project in NYC and the NYC metropolitan area.
• Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete tasks, project schedule and budget.
• Lead/support construction administration responsibilities including periodic site visits to active construction sites.
• Provide direction, delegation and training to junior staff.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience.
• NYS PE recommended; however, applicants with PE Licensure in other states will be required to obtain NYS Licensure within 6-12 months of hire.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential.
• Experience with the NYC permitting process and/or Westchester County approvals process.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $85k to $115k, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF 

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative. 

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat. 

What We Offer 

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company 

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.