Civil Engineering Design

Civil Engineer Job Description This Civil Engineer role focuses on land development projects and offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial and residential site design assignments. You will contribute to site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting activities while collaborating closely with senior leadership in a small, laid-back firm environment.

Develop site layout plans for a variety of land development projects.

Support commercial planning efforts, including site configuration and infrastructure design.

Contribute to residential planning, ensuring functional and compliant community layouts.

Perform grading and utilities design for sites, including earthwork, water, and other utility services.

Assist with DEP permitting processes, including preparation and coordination of NPDES permit applications.

Design stormwater management systems, including collection, conveyance, and detention/retention facilities.

Develop sanitary sewer designs that meet regulatory and project requirements.

Support a variety of land development tasks from conceptual design through permitting and detailed civil design documentation.

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

• 0–2 years of experience in land development projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D for civil design and drafting.
• Experience with site grading and utilities design.
• Ability to perform civil design tasks for site development and land development projects.

Experience with civil design for commercial and residential site development.

Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with project stakeholders.

Interest in working across multiple project types and stages within a small firm.

Work Environment This position is based onsite in the office, working within a small team of approximately 15 people. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, using tools such as Civil 3D in a professional office setting focused on land development and civil engineering design.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, PA.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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