Project Engineer - Land Development

Who We Are

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. Privately owned with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing, Atwell has been named a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group for ten consecutive years, ranked #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, one of Crain's “Fast 50” fastest‑growing companies, and the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the Year for the Southeast.

Responsible for land development across residential, industrial, retail, mixed‑use, healthcare, educational, and recreational sites. Key tasks include conceptual site layout, utility design, roadway design, site grading, erosion control, floodplain studies, permitting and entitlement support, cost estimation, proposal preparation, and construction support.

• Prepares engineer’s opinion of probable cost
• Prepares design calculations
• Maintains a good relationship with clients
• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies
• Prepares feasibility studies, master planning, and engineering‑design of water, sanitary, 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 of 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 accounts receivable
• Performs other incidental duties related 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
• Fluent in the English language

The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle tools, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

$90,000 – $135,800 USD

• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible work schedules for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel vouchers based on travel preferences
• Competitive compensation packages, annual bonuses, spot bonuses, peer recognition awards
• 401(k) match 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment
• Paid licensing / certification fees and renewals
• Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
• Employee referrals
• Annual wellness reimbursement (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent care match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP), Family planning & IVF benefits, pet insurance
• Health savings account & flex spending account options
• Employer‑paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Met Life supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work‑life referral services