Engineering Supervisor - Civil Engineering
Looking for a familia?
As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.
- Benefits: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
- Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package too!
- Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
- Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
- Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
- Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!
Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:
We are building a brand-new Civil Engineering department. Your leadership will shape it from the ground up. In the early weeks and months, you will be hands-on with grading, drainage, substation site planning, foundation design, and structural analysis. As the workload grows, your role will shift into full-time supervision, leading hiring efforts, mentoring team members, and ensuring quality across all deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead civil design tasks including site grading, drainage, substation layout, foundations, and structural modification work
- Recruit, onboard, and mentor junior and mid-level civil engineers
- Oversee self-performed civil packages and review support-team deliverables
- Coordinate with clients, internal electrical teams, utilities, and contractors
- Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and geotechnical standards
- Assist with civil scoping, estimating, and proposal development
- Develop and refine internal processes, design standards, and documentation
- Support occasional site visits and field activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
- PE (Civil or Structural) strongly preferred
- 7 or more years of experience in utility, substation, and civil site design, including grading, drainage, foundations, and structural analysis
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring staff
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, structural analysis software, and LPile.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach to leadership
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 10 to 20 percent based on project needs
Join our team. We're all familia here.