Civil Designer

Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals-all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Civil Designer to join our team. This salary range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in grading design, with specific experience in single-family detached home subdivisions (both front- and alley-loaded product types). They will also bring proven experience in designing and producing complete single-family subdivision plan sets, including:

• Preliminary plats
• Roadway plans and profiles
• Closed and open stormwater conveyance systems
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Sediment and erosion control
• Water distribution utility plans
• Stormwater management design
• Standard construction details

Additionally, they will conduct municipal research and summarize development requirements for senior leadership across the markets where Southern Land Company operates.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Designs plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Prepare grading plans through the creation of accurate vertical surfaces or digital terrains following all municipal roadway design requirements and in-house lot-grading standards.
• Lead the production of subdivision plan sets for review by senior team members.
• Prepare permit applications for municipal agencies in which projects are designed and make timely submittals of the plans for review and comment.
• Assist with the review of outside consultant plans for existing or future outsourced projects.
• Work closely with other Southern Land design and construction professionals to achieve overall project goals for the company.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited ABET/ETAC program of study or a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (with a preference for the more technical aspects of the degree).
• 3 to 6 years of experience in site design for single-family residential development.
• A general understanding of regulatory requirements and permitting processes with the ability to research specific requirements and processes as needed for projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize work, and ask for assistance and clarification when necessary.
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain a professional appearance and presentation.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential.

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have...

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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