Senior Civil Engineer

Dennis Group Civil Engineers support the planning, design, and construction of land development and infrastructure for industrial food and beverage processing facilities. This role focuses on site design from the foundation down, including grading, drainage, utilities, and paving. Civil Engineers are part of the Building Systems group and work closely with structural engineers, architects, and designers across multiple project locations. The position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

• Design and analyze site civil systems, including grading, drainage, utilities, paving, and stormwater management for industrial and commercial facilities
• Prepare land development plans, engineering calculations, specifications, and CAD drawings (AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Develop site-based design documents and parking layouts compliant with local ordinances
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including watershed delineation, runoff calculations, detention pond, and outlet structure design
• Advance site grading and drainage design using Civil 3D
• Review historical site drawings and evaluate existing conditions and design constraints
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to support project delivery
• Support procurement activities, including bidder list development, contractor outreach, bid tabulation, and preliminary evaluations
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal review, RFI responses, and site visits
• Serve as the primary civil technical lead for small to mid-sized projects
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineering staff as directed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in civil engineer tasks involving industrial construction projects (foundation and below aspects - design land development, building pads, and infrastructure for new builds, etc.)
• 7+ years of experience in drainage, grading and utility design for industrial or commercial projects
• 7+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
• License: EIT, PE

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics