Land Development Engineer

Land Development EngineerBuild the foundation for growth as a Land Development Engineer — advance site development solutions from vision to reality.Do you enjoy transforming undeveloped land into successful projects that serve businesses, residents, and institutions? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise across every stage of development, from due diligence and site planning to final design and construction support?CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Engineer to join our Land Development Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you'll help deliver complex site development solutions that balance client objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term functionality. Working alongside planners, engineers, and project stakeholders, you'll contribute to projects that create meaningful value for the communities they serve.What You'll Do:Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of plans, specifications, and reports for land development projects including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructureDevelop design calculations, technical memorandums, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leadershipIdentify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard engineering practices, local development codes, and permitting requirementsMonitor project progress and coordinate design efforts to support schedules, budgets, and constructabilityTake responsibility for significant portions of land development projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including coordination with survey, environmental, and permitting effortsWhat You Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering requiredMinimum of 3 years of civil site design experience requiredStormwater management experience requiredEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferredStrong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settingsUnderstanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standardsProficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office requiredExcellent communication skills and a collaborative mindsetParticipation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferredWhy You'll Love It Here:Tackle unique site challenges that require both technical expertise and creative problem-solving, keeping every project engaging and rewardingPartner with industry professionals across engineering, planning, permitting, and construction to bring complex visions to lifeGrow your career within a collaborative culture that encourages technical excellence, leadership development, and continuous learningCurious about the impactful work our Land Development team is doing? Explore how CHA supports site selection, planning, permitting, and execution.Salary Range:$80,000 - $95,000Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.Culture/EEO Statement:At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.