Project Civil Engineer

Job Title:

Project Civil Engineer

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

+ 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.

Essential Skills

+ 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.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with local, city, county, and state land use regulations related to land development and permitting.

+ Project experience in one or more of the following sectors: healthcare, higher education, distribution, K-12, commercial, office, retail, or mixed-use.

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Experience with project management responsibilities, including coordinating schedules, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams.

+ Exposure to data center or similar technically…