Senior Land Development Project Engineer - Civil​/Site

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Land Development team in Atlanta, GA.

Our team of Land Development professionals regard our clients as a strategic partner. Whether facilitating a large retail complex, residential development or planning a small stand‑alone establishment in a downtown business district, we embrace the vision while guiding the client through the development process. Our expertise in implementing proven strategies and experience with the regulatory process eliminates costly delays that ensure the vision unfolds seamlessly.

Our partnership includes the advantage of having our comprehensive suite of in‑house services at the client’s disposal, which keeps design timelines on track.

• Review of municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Site investigation and due diligence including the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
• Prepare concept drawings based upon client’s development objectives and conclusions of due diligence.
• Leadership role in the review and design of stormwater & stormwater conveyance systems including use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology design software.
• Prepare pipe sizing calculations for stormwater conveyance systems including drainage area maps.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design regulations.
• Grading design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished using appropriate design slopes.
• Subdivision and site plan design and layout.
• Design of utility systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump station design, water, gas, telephone service, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Soil erosion and sediment control design.
• Preparation of construction cost estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 7+ years of residential and/or commercial civil land development work experience is required.
• EIT (Engineer‑In‑Training) certification required; PE license preferred.
• Knowledge of the local municipal, county, and state land use, planning and zoning processes and regulations in TN.
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development related designs.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company‑sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work‑life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program;
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success
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