Senior Civil Design Engineer
Parsons
Remote · New York, NY · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with strong experience in NYCDEP sewer and water main design to support NYCDOT and NYCDDC projects. This position requires a versatile civil engineer who can contribute to a variety of tasks, including roadway design, sewer alignment and design, chambers, dewatering, utility impacts, staging, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), and coordination among civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines. While hydraulic analysis may be a small portion of the work, the ideal candidate will bring expertise in DEP sewer and water main design to complement other civil engineering tasks.
This position can be located in either New York or New Jersey.
What You'll Be Doing:
Perform complex engineering tasks efficiently and accurately, with a focus on NYCDEP sewer and water main design.
Extract engineering information from CAD drawings and prepare engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
Frequently interface with other engineering disciplines as well as other departments to ensure project coordination.
Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses.
Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
Support sewer alignment and design, chambers, dewatering, utility impacts, staging, MPT, and coordination among civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines for DDC SE885 Sewer Design projects.
Contribute to roadway design tasks and other civil engineering efforts as needed.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
Typically 8+ years of related work experience
Professional Engineer registration may be required
Experience working on NYC projects, including NYCDEP sewer and water main design
Strong knowledge of NYCDOT and NYCDDC projects preferred
Security Clearance Requirement: None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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