Land Development Engineer

Job Title:

Civil Land Development Engineer

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

+ 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.

Essential Skills

+ 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.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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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…