Project Engineer- Land Development
Our client is a nationally recognized engineering, consulting, and design firm seeking a Project Engineer to join its growing Ohio land development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineering professional looking to advance their career within a highly collaborative organization known for delivering complex site development projects across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and mixed-use markets.
With a strong national presence, a diverse project portfolio, and a reputation for investing in employee growth, the firm offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while benefiting from structured mentorship, leadership development, and long-term career progression.
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, permitting, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction. You will work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership while taking ownership of technical design responsibilities, project coordination, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineering staff. This position is ideal for an engineer looking to expand their project responsibilities while continuing to develop both technical and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review land development plans and construction documents.
- Design grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and roadway improvements.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and associated calculations.
- Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, permit applications, and engineer's cost estimates.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and internal project teams.
- Support zoning, entitlement, permitting, and due diligence efforts.
- Review survey information, easements, legal descriptions, and existing site conditions.
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Support construction administration activities and assist in resolving field-related issues.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to prepare project deliverables.
- Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to overall project success.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- PE License
- 4+ years of site development or land development consulting experience.
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
- Experience preparing construction plans and permit packages.
- Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Strong communication and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Preferred
- Experience mentoring junior engineering staff.
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and municipalities.
- Experience preparing technical reports and cost estimates.
- Knowledge of local land development permitting processes.
- Experience working on commercial, residential, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $75,000 - $110,000
In addition, employees enjoy:
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.
- Annual performance and discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support.
- Professional licensing reimbursement and certification support.
- Financial incentives for obtaining professional licensure.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Health and wellness reimbursement programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership development.
- Access to challenging, high-profile land development projects.
- Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and technical support.
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