Project Engineer - Land Development

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award‑winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest‑growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Responsible for land development, residential, industrial, retail, mixed‑use, healthcare, educational and recreational design technical tasks including, but not limited to: conceptual site layout; utility design; roadway design; site grading design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; providing permitting and entitlement support; preparation of engineer’s opinions of probable cost; assistance with preparation of proposals; and construction support.

• Prepares engineer’s opinion of probable cost
• Maintains a good relationship with clients
• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies
• Responsible for preparation of feasibility studies, master planning and engineering, design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving and detention facilities
• Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services
• Reviews and prepares project specifications
• Assists in production of final construction drawings
• Mentors and assists with training Civil Engineers
• Delegates specific project components to Civil Engineers
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects
• Responsible for project schedules and time completion of projects
• Participates in business development activities
• Professionally represents the firm at client and municipal meetings/hearings
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing and assists with A/R
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.

• PE license required
• Valid driver’s license.

• 6+ years of experience, AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Outstanding writing, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Must be fluent in the English language.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

$90,000 – $135,800 USD

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
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• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401(k) match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing /…