Land Development Project Engineer
Project Engineer - Civil Site Development
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $95,000-$130,000 DOE + bonus potential
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, professional development assistance, and licensure reimbursement.
About the Opportunity
A growing multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Civil/Site Development team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and mission-critical developments, including large-scale site and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in site design, grading, drainage, utility coordination, permitting, and project delivery efforts while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of civil engineering or land development experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and land development projects.
- Working knowledge of municipal permitting, entitlement, and development processes.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Review zoning ordinances, development regulations, and agency requirements to identify site development constraints.
- Conduct due diligence activities, including utility research, regulatory reviews, and site investigations.
- Prepare conceptual site plans and development layouts based on project objectives.
- Design stormwater management and drainage systems using Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
- Perform drainage calculations, runoff analysis, pipe sizing, and hydraulic evaluations.
- Develop grading plans and earthwork analyses to optimize site performance and constructability.
- Prepare subdivision layouts, site plans, and utility infrastructure designs.
- Coordinate water, sewer, storm drainage, dry utilities, and related improvements.
- Develop erosion and sediment control plans and supporting calculations.
- Assist with construction cost estimates and technical reports.
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project execution and team success.
Why Join?
- Work on high-profile commercial, industrial, and mission-critical developments.
- Clear career advancement opportunities with mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
- Exposure to complex site development projects from concept through construction.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on technical excellence and professional development.
Apply today to advance your career with a team delivering impactful land development projects across a growing market.
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