Knott Laboratory · 12 hours ago
Civil Engineering Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expKnott Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineering Manager to lead their Civil Engineering team through strong people management, technical excellence, and hands-on project support. This role combines leadership, mentorship, and deep technical expertise to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with the company's values.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the direct manager for the Civil Engineering team, including Engineers, EITs, and project staff
Provide continuous coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
Support career development, technical training, and growth opportunities
Promote a positive, collaborative, values-driven team culture
Oversee workload balance, staffing needs, resource planning, and team capacity
Act as the primary technical advisor for civil engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices for civil design and reconstruction projects for commercial and residential properties, land development, grading and drainage, expansive soil issues and retaining wall design
Review, validate, and approve civil engineering analyses, calculations, and reports
Provide specialized insight into geotechnical considerations, soil behavior, materials, and site evaluation
Ensure technical deliverables meet company standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges and provide guidance to project teams
Oversee civil engineering project workflows to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency
Monitor project milestones, budgets, and performance metrics
Collaborate with Project Managers and cross‑functional teams on scoping, planning, and execution
Support proposal development, client consultations, and technical presentations when needed
Maintain and uphold Knott Lab’s quality and safety standards across all civil engineering work
Develop and enhance technical procedures, templates, and workflows
Promote continuous improvement with a growth mindset philosophy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
8+ years of civil engineering experience, including work in site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and/or transportation
Geotechnical engineering experience (field evaluations, soil mechanics, foundation behavior, materials, etc.)
2+ years of leadership experience —team lead, project lead, or people-management role
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Proficiency with civil engineering software (e.g., Civil 3D)
Preferred
Experience in forensic engineering or litigation support environments
Experience mentoring EITs and supporting P.E. licensure paths
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Benefits
Matching 401(k)
Company Profit Sharing Plan
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time and Holidays Off
Professional Development Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250/year
Company
Knott Laboratory
Questions Answered. Problems Solved. Knott Laboratory has been an industry leader in forensic engineering for over 40 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase