Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.  

The Role 

The Stratus Team is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support a wide range of land development and industrial projects. This role combines hands-on civil engineering design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership. This role will provide the perfect opportunity to propel your career with unlimited growth opportunity and support of a nationwide team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and managing projects while serving as a key liaison between clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal project teams. This position offers opportunities to work on commercial developments, mixed-use projects, industrial sites, energy projects, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy initiatives across the country with the opportunity to travel and see your work firsthand.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in managing civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.
• Participate in project meetings, agency reviews, public presentations, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
• Assist in developing project scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Lead and prepare civil engineering designs and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, utility plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and drainage analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, feasibility studies, permitting applications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze site constraints including topography, hydrology, soils, environmental considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts with environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and utility teams.
• Prepare and manage municipal land development, zoning, and permitting applications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies throughout the review and approval process.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Support construction administration activities including review of contractor submissions, field observations, and response to design-related inquiries.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to establish project priorities and team goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 4-8 years of experience in engineering design and project coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site planning, grading design, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of state and municipal approval processes and land development regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Preferred

• Experience leading complex or large-scale engineering projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, EIT certification or ability to obtain licensure in near term.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves

• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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