Senior Associate – Lead Civil Engineer

Overview

We have an immediate need for a Senior Associate - Lead Civil Engineer in our Buffalo, NY office. The position will serve as the local Site/Civil Engineering Lead for Western New York, accountable for project delivery, staff leadership, client relationships, and implementation of the broader Site/Civil practice strategy in the region.

Come join our team. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person multidisciplinary firm providing engineering, construction management, environmental, architectural, and program management services. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill serves public and private clients through offices across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil work involving roadway layout, site planning, stormwater, utilities, grading, ADA improvements, parking, pavement, and municipal infrastructure.
• Lead regional project delivery with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, risk, and client communication.
• Supervise, mentor, recruit, and develop local engineers and designers; coordinate workload with the Site/Civil Practice Leader and Technical Director.
• Lead municipal, utility, environmental, planning board, county, and state agency coordination.
• Oversee investigations, calculations, drawings, specifications, bid packages, and construction administration.
• Implement practice standards and QA/QC procedures while leveraging resources across LiRo-Hill offices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and lead proposals, interviews, and targeted business development.
• Monitor utilization, backlog, project financial performance, forecasting, and staffing needs for the local team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive site/civil engineering experience.
• NY PE required.
• Experience with Western New York municipalities, county DOT/DPW/highway departments, NYSDOT, or comparable public clients.
• Demonstrated project, people, client, and financial leadership.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency; MicroStation experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-only stock purchase plan
• Mentoring and continuing education programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer and industry association opportunities

Our Culture

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work to create a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and deliver high-quality work as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000 per year. The range provided is the salary the Firm in good faith believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and location.

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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