Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

Position Title
Project Engineer (PE)
Location
Atlanta, GA 30350 (Hybrid - 1 Day Remote per Week)
Job Type
Direct Hire
Pay Range
$85,000 - $95,000/year+ based on experience
Position Summary
Seeking a Project Engineer with a PE license to support and lead residential land development projects throughout the Atlanta market. This role will be responsible for engineering design, project coordination, client communication, permitting, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have experience with single-family residential developments, hydrology studies, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, while serving as a technical leader for project teams. This is a hands-on engineering role involving design work, CAD production, and project management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from due diligence and concept planning through permitting and construction support.
• Perform engineering design work including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and hydrology studies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and project team coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor EITs, CAD Designers, and technical staff while providing engineering leadership.
• Support construction administration activities including site visits, submittal reviews, bid documents, and pay applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of land development engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing hydrology studies and stormwater calculations.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring engineering staff.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and client coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Single-family residential land development experience.
• Experience working with jurisdictions throughout the Atlanta region.
• Experience with due diligence investigations, lot fits, and land acquisition support.
• Experience with multifamily or commercial land development projects.
• Strong leadership skills with an interest in career growth and team development.

Application Disclaimer
You don't need to meet 100% of the job requirements to apply. If you hit around 60-70% and you're confident you can learn the rest, let's talk. If this isn't the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.
Contact Information
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, or you can call me at View phone number on click.appcast.io . If this isn't the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.

Meet Your Recruiter

Cody Brandenburg
Technical Recruiter

Cody is currently based in Wisconsin and graduated from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2024. During his time at Davenport, he was also a member of the track team, where he developed the discipline, determination, and competitive mindset that continues to guide him today. Cody has over two years of recruiting experience, primarily specializing in skilled trades and engineering. He enjoys the opportunity to connect with people, learn about their experiences, and help them find career opportunities that align with their goals. Cody has a genuine passion for building meaningful relationships and takes pride in supporting candidates throughout their career journeys. Outside of work, Cody enjoys watching football and baseball, participating in water sports, and spending time with family and friends.

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