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Site Civil Project Engineer

Woodard & Curran, Portland, ME, United States


Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee‑owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Who are we looking for
Woodard & Curran seeks a detail‑oriented civil engineer to support various site‑civil projects. Based in our Portland office, you will work with teams on projects primarily in New England but with the opportunity to engage in exciting projects around the country. The successful candidate will work with client and project managers, technical managers, and other engineers, supporting our clients with a wide range of site development, utility, and stormwater projects. You will work on challenging and unique projects in a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate should have experience in the following areas

Site prep and development for public and private sectors

Grey and green stormwater solutions

Parks and open space projects (helpful but not essential)

Landfill expansion and closures (helpful but not essential)

Offering Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
3 days a week in office

Office location
Portland, ME

Travel up to 25%
Northern Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran

Site design, site grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater management design

Working with designers to develop design plans

Preparing local, state, and federal permit application packages

Preparing specifications

Construction administration

Technical writing and communications with clients and regulatory authorities

Mentoring and delegating to staff‑level engineers

Delegating and managing project tasks to staff while overseeing total project delivery

Enforcing and applying quality assurance and quality control processes

What You Will Need to Succeed

BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent

5–9 years of experience with site‑civil‑related projects

Licensed Professional Engineer in any State (preferred)

Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and HydroCAD software (preferred)

$70,000 – $90,000 a year

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non‑exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings

401(k) pre‑tax or Roth contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work

Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually

Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury

Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well‑being

Disability: Paid short‑ and long‑term disability

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans

Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance is available through Sun Life

Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources

E‑Verify Participation
Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non‑discriminatory and based solely on job‑related factors.

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Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee‑owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world.

Non‑Solicitation Disclosure
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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