Weston & Sampson is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer who’s energized by climate resiliency and motivated by complex, real-world challenges, especially in coastal, urban environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ambiguous problems and turning them into clear, buildable solutions that work for communities, agencies, and stakeholders. You’ll lead and support projects that are technically demanding and high-impact — often involving flood mitigation, resilient waterfront infrastructure, and adaptation planning/design, while navigating permitting and multidisciplinary coordination. This position can be based in one of our SC or VA offices.

 What you’ll do:

• Serve as a senior technical contributor and project leader on climate resiliency and coastal infrastructure efforts (planning through design and permitting).
• Develop and evaluate creative, practical alternatives for challenging site constraints (utilities, access, constructability, community needs, and phased implementation).
• Lead and/or support local and state permitting efforts: permitting strategy, agency coordination, and preparation of technical documentation and applications.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external partners (survey, geotech, coastal, transportation, environmental, landscape/architecture, etc.).
• Produce and oversee engineering deliverables such as calculations, technical memos, plans, design reports, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Communicate clearly with clients, agencies, and stakeholders—translating technical complexity into actionable decisions.

What you will bring:

Required qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
• Strong experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, including permitting and agency coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to be solution-oriented, creative, and practical—balancing innovation with real constraints.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred experience

• Experience in coastal and/or urban waterfront environments (flood mitigation, resilient design, shoreline/waterfront infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, or transportation interfaces).
• Familiarity with Massachusetts/New England or similar regulatory environments and typical approvals (local commissions, state agencies, environmental review processes, etc.).
• Experience supporting or leading projects that include community engagement or stakeholder coordination.
• Comfort working in multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple priorities.

Why this role:

• Meaningful, high-impact projects that protect communities and critical infrastructure.
• Opportunities to lead and shape resilient solutions from concept through implementation.
• A team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and thoughtful problem solving.
• Work that is challenging—in the best way—with room to grow your influence and leadership.

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Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1,000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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