Project Engineer - Land Development (Roseville)

Project Engineer - Land Development

Roseville, CA

Salary Range: $100k-$135k

Project Engineer - Land Development

Our client is a highly respected civil engineering, surveying, planning, and consulting firm that has been delivering successful projects throughout California for more than 4+ decades. The firm has built a strong reputation across both public and private sectors, supporting a diverse portfolio that includes commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, corporate, laboratory, redevelopment, and public works projects.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the firm's long-standing commitment to innovation, professional growth, and employee development. Team members benefit from strong mentorship, ongoing training, and leadership support while working alongside highly experienced professionals on impactful projects throughout California.

As a well-established multidisciplinary consulting firm, employees enjoy exposure to a wide variety of project types, direct collaboration with industry experts, and opportunities to develop both technically and professionally. The firm's people-first culture, commitment to excellence, and focus on community improvement have contributed to its continued success and strong employee retention.

The Roseville office plays a key role in delivering land development projects throughout Northern California and the greater Bay Area. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Project Engineer seeking increased technical responsibility, project leadership experience, and long-term career growth within a well-respected engineering organization.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing Land Development team in Roseville.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the design and delivery of land development projects while providing technical expertise to project teams, clients, and stakeholders. The position offers a blend of engineering design, project coordination, technical leadership, and mentorship responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex development projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve engineering challenges and prepare construction documents.
• Support project design and development for rough grading, finish grading, stormwater treatment systems, and utility infrastructure from planning through construction.
• Prepare specifications, technical reports, research investigations, and supporting project documentation.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical work across multiple projects and project phases.
• Coordinate with internal design teams, consultants, agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Track agency approvals, contract approvals, and additional service requests throughout project delivery.
• Review and modify site plans to meet project requirements while recommending more effective design solutions.
• Review project designs and technical deliverables prior to formal QA/QC review.
• Assist with mentoring, delegating work to, and supporting the development of Design Engineers.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving related to grading, drainage, utilities, and site development.
• Support project teams in maintaining schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred, or EIT actively pursuing licensure.
• 4+ years of recent experience within Civil Engineering focused on Land Development Design.
• Strong experience with project design and technical coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology modeling software, and storm drainage programs.
• Strong understanding of rough grading, finish grading, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Ability to solve grading challenges and balance earthwork requirements.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100k-$130k, based on experience, licensure, technical expertise, and overall project background.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, our client offers:

• End-of-year bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare, transit, parking, and dependent care expenses
• 24 days of paid time off to start (16 PTO days + 8 paid holidays)
• Paid bereavement leave and jury duty leave
• Professional licensing support, annual dues reimbursement, and education assistance
• Salary increases tied to professional licensure achievements
• Company-sponsored sports teams, clubs, networking groups, and social events
• Regular company lunches, team events, and philanthropic activities
• Complimentary office snacks and coffee

Why Join?

• Join a firm with 4+ decades of industry success and stability
• Work on impactful projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, and public sectors
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects throughout California and the Bay Area
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and training programs
• Collaborative culture with supportive and experienced professionals
• Exposure to a wide variety of land development projects and clients
• Opportunity to grow technical, project leadership, and client-facing skills
• Clear pathway toward Project Management and long-term career advancement

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a respected land development consulting firm where you can expand your technical expertise, work on impactful projects, and continue advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you.