Project Civil Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Civil Engineer who will lead and coordinate the planning, design, and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects across a variety of market sectors. The role combines technical design with project management, client engagement, and team leadership. The engineer will mentor junior staff, drive technical excellence, and help build a growing site civil team within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment delivering high‑impact projects in healthcare, higher education, distribution, K‑12, commercial, office, retail, mixed‑use, and more.

• Lead and manage the planning, design, and permitting of site and civil land development projects from initial concept through construction documentation.
• Coordinate and produce civil design deliverables, including site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, and erosion control plans.
• Perform and oversee stormwater design and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling using appropriate hydraulic analysis software.
• Develop site plans and civil drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and adherence to project standards.
• Ensure civil designs comply with applicable local, city, county, and state land use regulations and permitting requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships and helping to generate new business opportunities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with internal multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, and high‑quality proposal materials that clearly communicate engineering solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, MEP teams, and other disciplines on integrated project delivery.
• Participate in and sometimes lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and project partners to present and discuss civil design solutions.
• Conduct and attend site visits and client meetings, using sound analytical and decision‑making abilities to resolve field issues.
• Contribute to the growth of the site civil team by sharing best practices, supporting internal training, and helping shape standards and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of site/civil land development experience in a civil engineer or civil design role.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within 1 year of hire.
• Strong technical background in site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, and erosion control.
• Expertise in stormwater design and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling using hydraulic analysis software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil design, drafting, and site plan development.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through construction documentation.
• Proven ability to develop and manage client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and motivating engineering and design teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on multi‑disciplinary projects with diverse technical teams.
• Skilled in technical and proposal writing, with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with clients, colleagues, and regulatory agencies.
• Detail‑oriented approach with sound analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to support site visits and client meetings.

• Familiarity with local, city, county, and state land use regulations related to land development and permitting.
• Project experience in hospital, higher education, distribution, K‑12, commercial, office, retail, or mixed‑use sectors.
• Experience with project‑management responsibilities, including coordinating schedules, budgets, and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Exposure to data center or technically complex site development projects.
• Experience preparing drainage reports, stormwater management documents, and other…