Senior Associate - Lead Civil Engineer

US-NY-Buffalo

Job ID: 2025-3078
# of Openings: 1
Category: Civil/Structural Engineering
The LiRo Group

Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Associate/Western NY Lead Civil Engineer to join our team in our Buffalo, NY Office. The Sr. Associate will play a crucial role in overseeing various projects involving, site layout, civil engineering design and planning, ensuring their successful completion while adhering to quality standards, safety protocols, and project time-lines.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead a wide range of civil engineering analysis and design tasks related to: roadway design, zoning analysis, site plan preparation, site storm-water management, utility planning and layout, transportation planning/design, parking analysis and layout, vehicle maneuvering analysis, pavement and grading design, and site utility replacement.
• Lead coordination and presentation of submissions with local municipalities, utilities, environmental agencies, and town/county planning boards.
• Perform site investigations to observe and document existing conditions.
• Complete and review design calculations; assist in the preparation of drawings, specifications, and bid packages.
• Supervise the development of project plans, design calculations, specifications and lead the coordination with other design disciplines as required to deliver high quality engineering services.
• Provide responses and solutions to issues during the construction administration phase of projects.
• Utilize a broad assortment of technical and project management skills on projects that range from small site restorations to large scale new construction.
• Pro-actively engage with existing clients and pursue new clients to support growth of the business in the region across LiRo’s service lines.
• Lead the preparation of technical content for proposals for civil engineering services.
• Attend industry and business development functions as a representative of the firm.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop local engineering staff.
• Perform monthly and quarterly updates of project financials and revenue projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Site and Civil Engineering
• NY PE required
• Experience in working with various NYS county DOT/DPW/Highway Departments, NYSDOT, and/or other large, local municipalities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to provide constructive guidance to engineers and drafters
• Understanding and application of local code and permitting requirements
• Ability to collaborate with the Regional Manager and other business units for pursuit of business opportunities and growth of the practice
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines
• AutoCAD; Civil 3D or Microstation experience a plus

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation: Minimum: $135,000; Maximum: $175,000. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidate’s qualifications and location.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at https://careers-liro.icims.com

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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