Land Development Civil Project Engineer

Land Development Civil Project Engineer

D'Andrea Surveying & Engineering P.C. | Greenwich, CT

Full-Time | 0–5 Years Experience | Entry Level

About D'Andrea Surveying & Engineering P.C.

At D'Andrea Surveying & Engineering P.C., we take pride in our reputation for delivering the highest quality Land Surveying, Civil Site Engineering and Land Planning Designs.

Established in 1947, our Professional Engineers, Licensed Land Surveyors, and Skilled Technicians are ready to direct their knowledge, experience, and skill toward each client's next project. Our knowledgeable staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and professional licenses allow us to provide quality deliverables, responsive customer service, and practical industry expertise.

We are a local firm where engineers have the opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals and become involved in projects from initial concept through design, permitting, and completion. We work on some of the largest and most complex residential and commercial land development projects in the area, giving you the opportunity to work on challenging, high-end projects where your engineering and problem-solving skills will have a direct impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Land Development Civil Project Engineer to join our Greenwich, CT office. This position is ideal for a recent Civil Engineering graduate, EIT, or early-career engineer with 0–5 years of experience who wants meaningful hands-on experience in land development and civil engineering.

The right candidate will be interested in more than simply preparing calculations. You'll have the opportunity to work on site layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, septic systems, utilities, erosion and sediment control, permitting, reports, and client coordination while developing your technical and project management skills.

You'll work directly with senior-level Professional Engineers and office principals, providing an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, take on increasing responsibility, and develop your career in land development.

What You'll Do

• Manage assigned land development projects, schedules, budgets, deadlines, and project deliverables.
• Develop site layouts and conceptual site designs based on survey information, zoning requirements, site constraints, and client objectives.
• Prepare detailed grading plans, including proposed contours, spot elevations, drainage patterns, and site improvements.
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems, including pipe networks, catch basins, detention systems, infiltration systems, and rain gardens.
• Use HydroCAD to model and analyze drainage systems, runoff, peak flows, and stormwater management facilities.
• Design and evaluate individual septic systems, including septic layouts, reserve areas, and related site constraints.
• Prepare sediment and erosion control plans and related construction-phase measures.
• Develop utility layouts and coordinate water, sewer, drainage, electric, gas, and other site utilities.
• Prepare drainage calculations, drainage summary reports, technical memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare, revise, and coordinate engineering plans and details.
• Respond to municipal and regulatory comments and assist with permitting and approval processes.
• Communicate directly with clients, municipal officials, consultants, contractors, and project team members.
• Prepare professional email correspondence and maintain clear project documentation.
• Attend project meetings and occasional site visits and assist with field investigations.
• Manage project time effectively and communicate project status, challenges, and deadlines to senior staff.
• Work closely with Professional Engineers and Licensed…