Lead Civil Engineer

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Foth is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to support and expand our Civil Engineering practice across the Southeast region. This role will serve as a technical leader on multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure modernization projects in the United States, while playing a key role in expanding Foth’s market presence in Florida and the Southeast.

While qualified candidates may be considered from other locations, there is a strong preference for individuals based in our Jacksonville, FL office or elsewhere in Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead and senior civil engineering advisor for infrastructure modernization projects involving industrial, marine, waterfront, transportation, utility, and site development infrastructure

• Lead facility planning, infrastructure assessments, site investigations, alternatives evaluations, and engineering studies that support long-term capital investment and operational objectives

• Perform technical engineering design for underground utilities, including sanitary and storm conveyance, and water distribution systems

• Provide quality assurance/control and engineering project activities focused on wastewater conveyance including capacity analysis, new and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer gravity pipe systems, force main design and agency permitting

• Provide technical oversight and multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, marine, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and planning disciplines to develop integrated project solutions

• Direct the development and review of engineering reports, design packages, specifications, construction documents, and technical deliverables to maintain quality and consistency throughout project execution

• Maintain knowledge of applicable engineering standards, permitting requirements, regulatory processes, and industry best practices affecting infrastructure and facility development projects

• Promote the application of innovative planning methodologies, engineering technologies, and delivery approaches that enhance project outcomes, efficiency, and client value

• Collaborate with Foth’s Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure planning, design, and project delivery

• Experience developing and overseeing engineering deliverables, including studies, reports, plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction packages

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading infrastructure modernization programs, capital improvement initiatives, and major facility development projects

• Experience with shipyards, waterfront developments, ports, terminals, transportation systems, utilities, site development, or other complex infrastructure projects

• Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, EPC, or alternative project delivery methods

• Experience with shipyard/marine facility master planning, infrastructure assessments, capital planning, and phased implementation strategies

• Active involvement in professional organizations

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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