AEC Consulting Group · 15 hours ago
Senior Civil Engineer
AEC Consulting Group is a high-growth AEC technology platform seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to be a foundational hire at their New York headquarters. The role involves using civil engineering expertise to validate and shape an AI operating system for infrastructure design, focusing on product impact rather than traditional consulting work.
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Responsibilities
Product Validation: "Stress test" AI-driven design tools by running them against complex, real-world scenarios to ensure they meet professional engineering standards
Reference Design: Create high-fidelity "benchmark" designs in Civil 3D (site, water, infrastructure) that serve as the "ground truth" for training and measuring AI performance
Workflow Architecture: Partner with software engineers to map out every step of the design process, identifying bottlenecks where automation can replace manual drafting
Technical Guidance: Serve as the internal authority on civil engineering codes, constructability, and submittal requirements for the product team
Iteration: Rapidly prototype design solutions to tighten the feedback loop between engineering needs and software capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
7+ years of experience in civil site design, water/wastewater, or transportation infrastructure
Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D is mandatory
Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling (HEC-RAS, StormCAD, SWMM) is highly valued
A 'product' mindset. you are critical of how tools work today and have strong opinions on how they should work
Ability to articulate why a design decision was made to non-engineers (developers/founders)
Benefits
Equity: Meaningful ownership stake in a venture-backed company.
Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.