Licenced Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Project Engineer (Land Development)

Are you a visionary civil engineer ready to step out from behind the desk and drive high-impact land development initiatives directly from the field? We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to spearhead our premier site development projects in the rapidly growing Canton, Georgia corridor. In this role, you will transition from executing standard designs to serving as the definitive technical authority on-site—architecting infrastructure solutions, steering cross-functional teams, and transforming raw land into master-planned realities.

Joining our team means anchoring yourself within an elite, collaborative environment where your engineering mastery leaves a tangible legacy on the local community. We don't just build projects; we cultivate future engineering leaders. By taking full ownership of complex site designs, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, and mentoring our rising talent, you will position yourself for rapid executive advancement. Here, your wealth of experience is matched with a culture that rewards your entrepreneurial drive, respects your autonomy, and invests heavily in your long-term professional trajectory.

• Lead, design, and oversee comprehensive civil engineering plans for complex commercial, residential, mixed-use, and municipal land development projects.
• Direct the engineering of advanced site grading, complex drainage networks, comprehensive utility systems, and cutting-edge stormwater management solutions.
• Manage and execute project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables from initial concept planning through final construction administration.
• Champion local, state, and federal permitting efforts, serving as the primary liaison with municipal authorities and Cherokee County regulatory bodies to secure seamless project entitlements.
• Perform and validate rigorous hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard engineering software to ensure complete system integrity.
• Synthesize and streamline communications between clients, surveyors, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Conduct meticulous reviews of construction plans, technical specifications, and engineering reports to enforce top-tier quality control standards.
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and CAD designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Conduct rigorous site visits to provide technical resolution during construction administration, ensuring the physical execution matches engineering intent.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated civil engineering experience strictly focused on land development and site design.
• Advanced command of AutoCAD Civil 3D alongside professional experience with drainage software such as Hydraflow, StormCAD, or equivalent tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in erosion and sediment control, site grading, utility design, and Georgia permitting processes.

• 7+ years of progressive land development experience with a proven track record of handling high-value projects.
• Deep operational familiarity with Georgia municipal codes, specifically Cherokee County permitting and entitlement workflows.
• Prior experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to strategic business development initiatives.

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of our client. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities.