Strategic Remote Civil Engineer - Rhode Island

Job Description:

At Penn E&R, we empower professionals to create lasting, positive impact through environmental remediation, civil engineering design, and regulatory guidance that protect ecosystems, restore land, and improve infrastructure. Whether you're cleaning up a former industrial site or designing a stormwater management system for a new development, your work here contributes to a safer, more sustainable world.

Bring your creativity, resourcefulness, and drive to Penn E&R, where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.  Ready to take on what’s next?  Let’s make it happen together!

Based in Pennsylvania, we are seeking a strategic remote hire in Rhode Island to support regional growth across targeted state markets. This role is ideal for a senior-level civil/site engineer who has progressed through hands-on technical work and is ready to leverage that experience in a client-facing, growth-oriented position.

You will act as a senior technical representative in-market, helping expand our presence, win new work, and support client relationships – while remaining fully remote and closely integrated with our internal teams.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• P.E. a plus
• Approximately 8+ years of professional experience (mid- to senior-level)
• Hands-on experience including, but not limited to:
  • Civil/site design
  • Grading
  • Civil 3D
• Demonstrated technical credibility to support client-facing activities
• A career path that reflects having “come up through the ranks”
• Highly self-driven and self-starting
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Able to balance client relationships, technical execution (with internal support), and eventually business development activities

Company Support & Resources

We will provide you with the tools and support needed for success, including:

• Company laptop, docking station, and dual monitors
• Cell phone
• Transportation support:
  • Vehicle stipend for personal vehicle or
  • Company car for business-related use
• Support from Pennsylvania based teams

Integration & Communication

We place a strong emphasis on avoiding “remote isolation.” This role includes:

• Participation in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings
• Approximately 15 standing meetings throughout the year
• Regular communication with executive leadership
• Clear executive-level visibility and support

We know that great work happens when people feel supported both on and off the job.  That’s why we offer balance and benefits that support you.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• A strong commitment to field and office safety
• A stable, growing company

Penn E&R, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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