Civil Structural Engineer Jobs in Gaffney, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Site Civil Engineer II

Job Description

The Site Civil Engineer II leads and delivers complex civil engineering projects from concept through completion, serving as both a technical expert and project manager. This role oversees the design and production of site civil plans, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and ensures high-quality, compliant deliverables for a wide variety of land development and infrastructure projects. The position offers the opportunity to shape standards, mentor other engineers, contribute to business growth, and work on impactful, human-centered, and sustainable projects across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for civil engineering projects, working closely with project managers and leading other engineers to complete plan design and production.
• Plan, execute, and manage multiple civil engineering projects from start-up to completion, maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project teams by assigning duties, providing direction, and monitoring overall project progress to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Complete civil engineering design projects, including preparation of design documents and permits for site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, grading plans, and right-of-way plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Establish standards for the technical design content of documentation in all phases of the design process, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
• Coordinate design efforts with other disciplines and external consultants to achieve integrated, coherent, and constructible solutions.
• Implement and oversee internal quality assurance through robust quality control measures, ensuring conformance to applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Develop reports, preliminary design concepts, and full design-phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, technical reports, narratives, and permit applications.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of engineering calculations and analyses for stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer systems, water supply and distribution networks, roadways, and traffic signal design.
• Participate in field investigations to diagnose existing conditions or issues, gathering data to inform design decisions and problem-solving.
• Perform field inspection services to verify conformance to plans and specifications, and prepare clear, detailed follow-up reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Attend public meetings when required to present project information, respond to questions, and support stakeholder engagement.
• Consult with regulatory agencies as necessary to obtain permits, address regulatory requirements, and maintain compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Use design software and technology, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, EPANET, MicroStation, and other emerging tools, for design development, presentation, and production purposes.
• Prepare engineering proposals and provide input on anticipated project complexity, budgets, and hours required to complete the work, supporting business development efforts.
• Contribute to the growth of the business by providing leadership, mentoring other civil engineers, and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent education and experience required for professional licensure.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional civil engineering experience with a wide variety of project types, including experience working with zoning boards and planning commissions.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a current license.
• Multiple state professional engineering licensures.
• NCEES registration.
• NSPE membership.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site civil and land development design.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design for site development, grading, stormwater management, utility design, roadways, and related infrastructure.
• Experience managing civil engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and leading project teams.
• Ability to establish and apply standards for technical design content and documentation throughout all phases of the design process.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with other engineering disciplines and external consultants.
• Experience implementing quality assurance and quality control measures on design projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience using design and analysis tools such as HEC-RAS, EPANET (water distribution), MicroStation, or SYNCRO.
• Ability to prepare and review engineering proposals, including estimating project complexity, budgets, and required hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CSI-CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) certification.
• LEED AP BD+C certification, demonstrating expertise in sustainable building design and construction.
• WELL AP certification, indicating knowledge of health and wellness-focused design.
• Experience with stormwater management design, grading, and utility design for site development projects.
• Familiarity with EPANET for water distribution modeling and MicroStation for design and drafting.
• Experience with traffic signal design and roadway design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.
• Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management.
• Experience in land development, civil site design, and site planning.
• Ability to participate effectively in public meetings and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, narratives, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business growth.
• Commitment to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements of innovative design.
• Interest in and alignment with sustainability frameworks such as the AIA 2030 Commitment and high-performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, allowing for a balanced schedule and focused project work. The organization is employee-owned, fostering a culture where team members act like owners and share in the success of the firm through profit-sharing and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The work environment emphasizes excellence and well-being, supported by comprehensive benefits, an award-winning wellness program, and summer hours that promote work-life balance. Engineers work with modern design and collaboration tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, EPANET, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, SYNCRO, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and the Microsoft Office suite. The culture is strongly oriented toward professional development, offering continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities. There is a deep commitment to giving back to communities, with paid service-learning hours and sponsorship of community organizations. Project work spans a variety of exciting, impactful initiatives across the nation, guided by human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design principles. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized as essential to innovative design, and sustainability efforts embrace the AIA 2030 Commitment with high-performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gastonia, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Gastonia,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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