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Civil Engineer

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Civil Project Engineer (Commercial & Residential Land Development)

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our growing Civil Engineering team. This position is ideal for an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in commercial site development and residential subdivision design who enjoys working on projects from concept through construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in project planning, design, client coordination, and permitting while collaborating with architects, landscape architects, and other design professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of commercial and residential land development projects.
  • Prepare and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utility, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, landscape, and lighting plans.
  • Develop construction documents, engineering reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Coordinate project design with architects, surveyors, landscape architects, and other consultants.
  • Manage permitting and approvals with local, county, and state agencies.
  • Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, utilities, and site infrastructure.
  • Review plans for quality control and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
  • Attend client meetings, agency reviews, and occasional site visits during construction.
  • Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Experience in commercial site planning and residential subdivision design.
  • Strong knowledge of site grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site development principles.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
  • Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating permitting efforts.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with municipal, mixed-use, retail, office, healthcare, or multifamily developments.
  • Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative design team working on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential developments while offering long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.

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