Senior Civil Engineer
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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date 12/05/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129491
Position Title Senior Civil Engineer
Hiring Range Minimum $120,000
Hiring Range Maximum $140,000
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
Location of Position Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. NA
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose The Civil Engineer participates in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Dartmouth College Engineering Office. The Engineering Office strives to provide high quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients, including working with Project Managers on capital projects, in-house design projects, working with Facilities' Maintenance and Grounds Services on operational issues, and providing technical review and oversight of projects designed by outside consultants. The activities of the Civil Engineer include design reviews, field investigations, preparation and/or review of permitting documents, site, grading, water, sewer and stormwater management design and review, campus underground utility mapping, preparation of technical specifications, drafting, code review, use of engineering software, construction administration services, and development and continuous improvement of campus Design and Construction Guidelines.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, or the equivalent
combination of experience and education.
Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of New Hampshire with
a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
Extensive analytical, design and field experience in general civil
infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, and
familiarity with their operation.
Experience in utility distribution operations & maintenance.
Proficiency in personal computer systems and software (e.g., Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and infrastructure-related software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil
3D).
Proficiency with ArcGIS software.
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, leadership and verbal and
written communication skills.
Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build
strong relationships within and among those groups.
Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually
improve the service and operations of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
15 years of progressively responsible engineering and experience in
drainage, water, and sewer systems, including planning, hydraulic
calculations, preparation of plans and specifications, project management,
and construction inspection.
Experience with engineering flow/hydraulic software modeling systems
(e.g., EPANET, KYPipe, SewerGEMS); ability to develop and/or update
existing models for water, sewer, and storm.
Active LEED BD+C AP certification.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Matt Cilley
Department Contact Phone Number [email protected]
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required
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Key Accountabilities
Description Owner's Engineer
Collaborate and coordinate tasks with project stakeholders including
operational staff, project management staff, the broader campus community,
and project personnel such as landscape architects, outside engineers,
contractors, and regulatory agencies on complex engineering projects and
operational issues.
Determine or review the design approach, procedures, and criteria at all
stages from basis of design through construction documents for academic,
athletic, administrative, residential, commercial, institutional mixed-
use, and/or assigned phases of large land/site development.
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design and/or
operational problems that may include performing field investigation or
observations, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking
of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific
design aspects of a project.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate assigned project work to meet
project goals, schedules, and budgets.
Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software such
as AutoCad Civil 3D.
Analysis and design of various sized drainage engineering projects. This
includes hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design for parking lot and
street drainage and modeling of floodplain hydraulics.
Work on stormwater quality projects including the design of green
infrastructure and other best management practices for stormwater control
and treatment, erosion and sediment control design, and compliance and
permitting documentation.
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction and/or
recommendations of assigned projects and field observations.
Review and/or prepare plans, technical specifications, drainage reports,
engineering cost estimates, project schedules, and contract documents.
Percentage Of Time 65
Description Engineering Design and Construction Administration
Provides engineering design and construction administration services for a
variety of projects. Prepares bid documents including drawings and
specifications. Construction administration services include shop drawing
review, attendance at project meetings, clarification of installation
details with contractors in the field, review of as-built documentation
and archiving, and conducting field inspections with reports.
Percentage Of Time 10
Description Campus Underground Utility Mapping
Participate in the process of identifying, documenting, and updating the
location of underground utilities, including data collection, use of
Geographic Information System (GIS) software (ArcGIS), data
management, and coordination with Dig Safe.
Percentage Of Time 10
Description Campus Design and Construction Guidelines
Participates in continuous improvement of campus design and construction
guidelines for designers and contractors doing work on the campus.
Percentage Of Time 5
Description Safety
Cultivate and promote a culture of safety where the emphasis on safety is
ingrained in every aspect of the workplace.
Commit to the culture of safety by following safety procedures, reporting
hazards and unsafe behaviors, and participating in safety training,
meetings, and audits. Take personal ownership of safety responsibilities.
Percentage Of Time 5
Description Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in
the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their
authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt
by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the
same way we treat our customers.
Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through
actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including
promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability,
Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within
the division and College
Percentage Of Time 5
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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
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