Land Development Engineer

Civil Land Development Engineer

This role offers an opportunity for an emerging civil engineer to contribute to a variety of land development and civil site projects in the North Raleigh area. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of projects such as parks and recreation facilities, single-family residential communities, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial developments. Working within a collaborative, family-owned land development, surveying, and structural environment, you will perform engineering design, assist with construction documentation, and participate in construction administration and field visits to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

• Perform engineering design and analysis for civil site projects, including parks and recreation facilities, single-family residential developments, corporate campuses, and mixed-use commercial developments, using appropriate design methodologies and software tools.
• Assist with the preparation of project construction documents, including detailed construction drawings, specifications, and technical details, as well as calculation submittals when required.
• Coordinate closely with project team members such as architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, owners, and internal team members to ensure cohesive and accurate project delivery.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs) and questions during construction, and performing site inspections to verify compliance with design intent.
• Complete site visits and client interviews to gather field data and stakeholder input necessary for accurate and efficient project design.
• Contribute to the preparation of site plans, including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management design.
• Apply civil engineering principles to stormwater design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management systems to meet regulatory and project requirements.
• Use design software such as Civil 3D, Carlson, or Micro Station to develop and refine civil site designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and team members, maintaining open lines of communication to support project progress and client satisfaction.
• Provide clear verbal and written communication regarding project status, technical issues, and design decisions to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• EIT or EI certification is required.
• Eligibility to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license within 2 years is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering design experience in a civil/site or stormwater-focused role.
• Experience preparing site plans, including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, analysis, and communication.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Carlson, or Micro Station software for civil design and site development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate and interact effectively with team members and clients.
• Willingness to engage directly with clients to maintain open communication and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
• Technical understanding of stormwater design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management design.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles related to land development and site development.

• Experience with GIS applications to support mapping, analysis, and project planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with StormCAD or other drainage and stormwater modeling software is a plus.
• Experience or interest in land development, site development, and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and project deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and calculation submittals.
• Comfort…