Remote Civil Engineer Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Description
LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The firm has a 50+ year history of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and bring unique and sustainable value to our clients.
Our Municipal team is seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior-level Design Engineer to serve a varied client base and help expand our Municipal, transportation, and water/sewer sector in the Maine and New Hampshire regions. We are open to fully remote candidates located in the state of Maine or New Hampshire.
The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of progressive experience and possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. The successful candidate will possess a can-do attitude, have a passion for and take pride in their work, be a creative thinker, and have a willingness to collaborate while having the ability to work independently. We ar
Salary Range: $92,000 - $130,000 upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Benefits: View our2026 Benefits Summary
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
• Marketing - Capital Project Discovery with current and future municipal clients to help build the team's project pipeline.
• Prepare, review, and manage scope of services, budgets, schedules and subconsultant efforts. Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to multiple staff.
• Develops day-to-day schedules for staff and manages project budgets.
• Independently perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyze.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents and other typical written communication.
• Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and calculations.
• Conduct and prepare concise peer reviews of subdivision and site plan review permit applications submitted to municipal clients for approval.
• Review, understand, and interpret design guidelines, specifications, ordinances, and rules and regulations associated with municipal projects, including: municipal, state, and federal regulations, DOT design guidelines, and other criteria.
• Attend and present at design team, client and regulatory review meetings.
• Interact/communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials.
• Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed Client expectations.
• Processes invoices, prepares Contract Amendments, and manages receivables.
• Receives guidance and supervision relating to overall project objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters and unusual design conditions and developments.
• Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• PE Certification.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BlueBeam.

Core Skills:

• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong client relationship skills .

Why Join LJB?
This is more than a design role-it is a chance to step into a high-impact, visible position where your expertise will help shape LJB's growing Municipal practice across Maine and New Hampshire. You will have the opportunity to build trusted client relationships, influence the direction of regional work, and lead projects that improve the communities where people live, work, and travel every day.
LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.
Keywords: Civil Engineer, Municipal, Senior Civil Engineer, New Hampshire, Maine