Civil Design Engineer – Land Development & Stormwater
You will lead multi-disciplinary site design from concept through bid set. Primary keywords—Civil Design Engineer, land development, stormwater management—are purposefully placed here to maximize search visibility in Google and niche engineering boards.
Responsibilities
- Develop site layout, grading, roadway, drainage, and utility plans that meet federal, state, and municipal codes.
- Model stormwater conveyance systems using HEC-RAS, StormCAD, and other hydraulic tools; optimize detention, retention, and LID features.
- Prepare erosion and sediment control strategies that secure rapid regulatory approval.
- Produce construction documents, quantity take-offs, and engineer’s cost opinions with precision—balancing performance and economy.
- Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical specialists, traffic engineers, and landscape architects to align horizontal and vertical geometry.
- Drive the permitting process—responding to agency comments, attending hearings, and managing submittal packages.
- Mentor junior drafters and EITs; champion quality-assurance checklists and CAD standards.
- Maintain project schedules and budgets while communicating progress to project managers and external stakeholders.
- Implement BIM and GIS data to enhance clash detection and real-time collaboration in remote or hybrid settings.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of progressive experience as a Civil Design Engineer or Site Design Engineer.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for alignments, surfaces, corridors, and grading objects.
- Proven hydrology and hydraulics background—rational method, NRCS TR-55, and open-channel flow calculations.
- Solid command of zoning, subdivision ordinances, and land-use regulations across multiple states.
- Familiarity with MicroStation or OpenRoads for DOT coordination.
- Competence in ArcGIS for watershed delineation and spatial analysis.
- Working knowledge of surveying principles, geotechnical reports, and pavement design.
- Strong written and verbal communication aligned with ASTM and CSI specification standards.
- U.S. work authorization.
Preferred Skills
- PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Experience with LEED Site credits, Envision, or similar sustainable design frameworks.
- Python scripting for automating CAD tasks or data cleansing.
- Exposure to drone photogrammetry, point-cloud processing, and reality capture workflows.
Career Growth
Expect cross-training in renewable-energy site design, municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, and advanced hydrologic modeling. Leadership tracks include Technical Specialist, Project Manager, and Discipline Lead.
Company Profile
We are a mid-sized, employee-owned engineering consultancy recognized for resilient infrastructure solutions and a people-first culture. Distributed teams collaborate from multiple U.S. time zones; a results-oriented environment empowers you to operate on-site, hybrid, or fully remote depending on project needs.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, gender identity, orientation, age, or veteran status.