Project Engineer
Our client, a nationally recognized engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join its growing Ohio land development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a civil engineering professional looking to take on a leadership role within a highly collaborative organization that delivers complex site development and infrastructure projects across multiple market sectors.
With a strong presence throughout the United States and a reputation for technical excellence, our client provides employees with the opportunity to work on high-profile projects while benefiting from significant career development, mentorship, and long-term advancement opportunities.
Position Overview
As a Project Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, permitting, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction. You will serve as a client-facing project leader responsible for managing project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continued growth of the Ohio practice.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical design responsibilities with project management, client interaction, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and permitting of land development and civil infrastructure projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control plans.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, and permit applications.
- Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, SWPPP preparation, and water quality compliance documentation.
- Coordinate project teams and collaborate with internal engineering disciplines.
- Support business development efforts by maintaining existing client relationships and cultivating new opportunities.
- Mentor and develop junior engineering staff while supporting overall team growth.
- Partner with office leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and improve staff utilization.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 6+ years of site development or land development consulting experience.
- Strong understanding of local, county, and state permitting and development processes.
- Experience managing projects from concept planning through construction documentation.
- Demonstrated experience designing grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site development improvements.
- Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater management design.
- Strong client management and communication skills.
- Experience preparing technical reports and proposals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
Preferred
- Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.
- Established relationships within the Ohio development community.
- Business development and client acquisition experience.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary land development projects.
- Active participation in professional organizations.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $80,000 - $105,000
In addition, employees enjoy:
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development support, including PE licensure assistance and continuing education.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Employee referral bonus opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid scheduling options.
- Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership development.
- Collaborative, employee-focused culture with access to diverse and challenging projects.
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