Principal Engineer - Site Civil

Conrad Consulting is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer to lead and expand the Land Development practice across New York and New Jersey in a hybrid role based in Suffern, NY.

Responsibilities

• Direct land development assignments from early planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Act as Engineer of Record for commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
• Oversee site design deliverables including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control plans.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Lead municipal, county, and state permitting and approval workflows.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide trusted technical guidance.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and identifying new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Help define and execute strategies to support continued growth of the Land Development practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
• 12–20+ years of civil engineering experience with a strong focus on land development.
• Extensive experience in site development design, including stormwater management, utilities, grading, and permitting.
• Knowledge of municipal approval processes in New York and New Jersey.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong skills in project management, leadership, communication, and client relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and contribute to business development.

Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Location and Work Model

• Location: Suffern, NY
• Work location: Hybrid remote in Suffern, NY 10901

Pay

• Salary range: USD 170,000 - 210,000 per year