Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Senior Civil Engineer

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOmaha, NE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university is required.
A minimum of 12 years of site civil engineering experience is required.
Engineer in Training certification and progress toward Professional Engineer licensure are required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required, with a high level of Autodesk Civil 3D proficiency.
Experience with grading and earthwork site design is required.
Experience with stormwater drainage analysis using Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis is required.
Knowledge of environmental permitting, including NPDES, wetlands, Section 404, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, is required.
Site layout experience involving parking, access, roadways, and ADA compatibility is required.
Experience with roadway and paving design and specifications is required.
Surveying knowledge covering topographical and boundary surveying, plats, and coordinate systems is required.
Geotechnical knowledge for sitework preparation and roadway or heavy-haul paving design is required.
Security gate and fencing design knowledge is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future is required.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, design, and manage permits for civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects.
Conduct site visits to ensure construction aligns with design specifications and blueprints.
Prepare and modify engineering documents, including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans, using engineering and design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Establish and verify survey control and lay out secondary control points for building elements such as columns and walls.
Generate complete sets of civil design drawings from Front-End Engineering Design through Issued for Construction stages.
Develop detailed Civil 3D models incorporating subassemblies, corridors, and feature lines to support accurate design visualization and analysis.
Design, implement, and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D templates, code sets, and standards tailored to client specifications and project needs.
Lead the end-to-end development of civil design packages, ensuring alignment with project scope, technical standards, and client requirements.
Perform quality checks on 3D models and drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable civil design criteria, codes, and specifications.
Generate grading, drainage, paving, and roadway designs using Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D in accordance with civil engineering standards and project-specific requirements.
Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on project planning and design.
Recommend approaches and ideas to improve efficiency and services.
Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GeoPak.

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will work on industrial and power projects and be responsible for layout and control, verifying that construction complies with engineering plans, and assisting with the placement of structural elements.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum 12 years of Site Civil Engineering experience.
Engineer in Training Certification and working towards Professional Engineer licensure.
AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency.
Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.
Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA).
Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).
Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility).
Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.
Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).
Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design) Security gate / fencing design.
High level of proficiency Autodesk Civil 3D required. (MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GeoPak, are desirable).
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).
Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

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Lead, plan, design and manage permits for civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects.
Conduct site visits to ensure that the construction work aligns with design specifications and blueprints.
Prepare and modify engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, and Civil 3D).
Establish and verify survey control, lay out secondary control points for building elements like columns and walls.
Generate complete sets of civil design drawings from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through Issued for Construction (IFC) stages.
Develop detailed Civil 3D models incorporating subassemblies, corridors, and feature lines to support accurate design visualization and analysis.
Design, implement, and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D templates, code sets, and standards tailored to client specifications and project needs.
Lead the end-to-end development of comprehensive civil design packages, ensuring alignment with project scope, technical standards, and client requirements.
Perform rigorous quality checks on 3D models and drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and full compliance with applicable civil design criteria, codes, and specifications.
Generate precise grading, drainage, paving, and roadway designs using Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D, adhering to established civil engineering standards and project-specific requirements.
Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
Recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed.
Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.

About the Company

Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Founded: 1924

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