Professional Resume Template for
Lead Civil Engineer
Marcus J. Sterling
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0142
marcus.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/marcus-sterling | github.com/marcussterling | marcussterling.dev
Professional Summary
Solutions-focused Lead Civil Engineer with 12 years of experience directing municipal infrastructure and commercial land development projects. Technical expertise spans structural design, roadway layouts, and storm-water management system modeling. Successfully managed project budgets up to $8.5M while reducing material expenses by 16% and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance. Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Bentley MicroStation, and EPANET.
Work Experience
Lead Civil Engineer — Apex Infrastructure Group
Denver, CO | January 2020 – Present
- Direct a cross-functional engineering team of 9 civil and structural designers to deliver a $12M municipal roadway extension 3 weeks ahead of schedule.
- Design storm-water management models using AutoCAD Civil 3D and HEC-RAS, reducing runoff peak flow rates by 28% for a 150-acre commercial site.
- Optimize concrete and steel structural specifications for 4 highway bridges, reducing material procurement costs by 16% ($240,000 in savings).
- Manage construction quality control inspections and environmental permit compliance, reducing post-audit correction requests by 45%.
Senior Civil Engineer — Pinnacle Civil Designers
Colorado Springs, CO | June 2014 – December 2019
- Prepared detailed grading, utility, and erosion control plans for 12 residential subdivisions, improving permitting approval speeds by 30%.
- Conducted site feasibility assessments and utility coordination for a $6.2M mixed-use retail center, saving $95,000 in utility relocation costs.
- Modeled water distribution networks using EPANET, resolving pressure drops across a 2,000-home development to meet city hydraulic standards.
- Mentored 4 junior engineers in AutoCAD design and structural analysis workflows, increasing draft output by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA · 2014
Skills
Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, EPANET, Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS, structural analysis, stormwater management, site grading and utility design, project scheduling, regulatory permitting, value engineering, concrete and steel design, team leadership, budget control
Projects
Metropolitan Transit Hub Infrastructure
Role: Lead Civil Engineer
Tools: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, HEC-RAS, Primavera P6
Led the civil infrastructure design for a $14M transit station, coordinating 6 utility owners and reducing site drainage installation costs by 18%.
Riverview Commercial Park Grading & Drainage
Role: Lead Civil Engineer
Tools: HEC-RAS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS
Redesigned a 220-acre floodplain management system, securing FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) approval 2 months faster than projected.
Certifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Colorado License #54321 (2018)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (2021)
Additional information
- Memberships: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Technical Presentations: Speaker at Colorado Water Congress (2024)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Lead Civil Engineer
Job Market Insights
$105,000
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$155,000
Avg:
$128,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of civil engineers is projected to grow by 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the urgent need to upgrade and maintain aging infrastructure in the United States, including bridges, municipal water supply networks, and green transit systems. As smart cities and sustainable infrastructure designs gain priority, Lead Civil Engineers with expertise in water management and LEED standards will face exceptionally strong demand.
5% growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS)
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