Civil Engineer | Land Development (remote, South Carolina based)
Our client is an established and growing civil engineering consultancy delivering practical design solutions for private and public-sector projects throughout South Carolina and the surrounding region.
The company supports a varied portfolio of civil and land development assignments, ranging from straightforward site projects to complex, multidisciplinary developments. Its engineers contribute across the full project lifecycle, including preliminary planning, site design, permitting, stormwater management, utility coordination, and construction documentation.
The organization offers a remote and flexible working environment designed to give experienced engineers greater autonomy while maintaining strong communication with colleagues and clients. Employees are encouraged to broaden their technical capabilities, take responsibility for their work, and contribute to the continued development of the business.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer specializing in land development to join a collaborative engineering team on a remote basis within South Carolina.
The successful candidate will support and manage civil/site projects from initial planning through permitting and final design. This position is well suited to an engineer who can work independently, communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders, and produce accurate, buildable engineering solutions.
The role provides exposure to a diverse range of assignments and offers the opportunity to contribute across several areas of civil engineering while maintaining a flexible work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare civil engineering designs for commercial, residential, institutional, and other land development projects.
- Support projects from preliminary due diligence and site planning through permitting and construction documentation.
- Develop site layouts, grading plans, drainage systems, stormwater management designs, utility plans, and erosion-control documentation.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations in support of drainage and stormwater designs.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, surveyors, contractors, reviewing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
- Prepare and manage permit applications for local and state regulatory authorities.
- Monitor project schedules, technical deliverables, and assigned budgets.
- Review drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Resolve technical challenges and respond to review comments throughout the permitting process.
- Work independently while providing regular updates and coordinating effectively with the wider project team.
- Contribute to the development of internal design standards and quality-control procedures.
- Support junior engineering and design staff when required.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Professional Engineer license in South Carolina, or the ability to obtain South Carolina licensure.
- Minimum of five years of relevant civil engineering design experience.
- Demonstrated experience in civil/site engineering and land development.
- Working knowledge of site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, and permitting.
- Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with Carlson, QGIS, or comparable civil engineering and mapping applications is advantageous.
- Familiarity with hydraulic and hydrologic design programs such as HY-8, Hydraflow, Hydrology Studio, Hydraulic Toolbox, EPANET, PCSWMM, or similar software is beneficial.
- Ability to organize priorities and manage multiple assignments in a remote working environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to collaborate with team members while also operating independently.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000, depending on experience, technical capabilities, and professional licensure.
In addition, employees may receive:
- Remote working arrangements within South Carolina
- Flexible working hours
- Paid personal time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Support for professional memberships and licensure
- Opportunities to work across a diverse range of civil engineering projects
- Professional development and technical growth opportunities
- A collaborative working environment that values independence, communication, and work-life balance
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