Principal Engineer - Site Civil at Conrad Consulting in Suffern, NY

Principal Engineer - Site Civil

Location: Suffern, NY

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead and grow our Land Development practice across New York and New Jersey.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a motivated professional with extensive experience in site/civil engineering, project management, municipal approvals, and client development. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, manage key projects, mentor engineering staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
• Oversee site design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Lead municipal, county, and state permitting and approval processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Support business development through proposals, client presentations, and identifying new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Help establish and execute strategies for continued growth of the Land Development practice.

Required Qualifications

• 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 with site development design, stormwater management, utilities, grading, and permitting.
• Knowledge of municipal approval processes throughout New York and New Jersey.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and contribute to business development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take a leadership role, build client relationships, develop a talented team, and help grow an established Land Development practice.

Apply today to learn more!

Pay: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Suffern, NY 10901