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Land Development Engineer
designs and oversees infrastructure and site plans for commcercial development. They guide projects through feasibility, design, permitting, and construction phases-ensuring compliance with codes, managing budgets, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing municipal and/or educational land development projects.
Key Responsibilities Site Analysis & Planning : Conduct site feasibility studies, surveys, zoning research, and make preliminary layout recommendations. Design & Engineering : Grading, earthwork cut/fill volumes, stormwater conveyance, and detention/retention systems. Utility layouts: water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm systems, septic systems, and site paving. Hydraulic modeling (e.g. Rational Method, Manning's Equation) for drainage systems.
Regulatory & Permiting : Interpret and comply with municipal/state/federal codes; prepare, submit, and track permit applications. Documentation : Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, grading/stormwater reports, cost estimates, and feasibility studies. Client & Multi-Stakeholder Coordination : Act as liaison among developers, architects, city officials, surveyors, utility providers, and sub-consultants. Site Visits & Construction Support : Monitor construction activity, inspect installations, resolve field design issues, coordinate submittals and review as-builts. Project Management : Track schedule, budget, and resource allocation, mentor junior staff, support quality control and reporting. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited). Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. 10+ years of experience in land development or civil/site engineering, depending on level. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (or MicroStation) and hydraulic modeling software. Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Desired Attributes & Certifications
Familiarity with local land-development codes, floodplain/stormwater regulations, and permit processes. Educational and/or Municipal project experience is highly preferred. Certifications like Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), municipal/County-specific credentials can be advantageous. Experience in a broad range of civil domains (traffic, geotech, environmental, grading), as land development often spans all civil engineering corners.
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Land Development Engineer
designs and oversees infrastructure and site plans for commcercial development. They guide projects through feasibility, design, permitting, and construction phases-ensuring compliance with codes, managing budgets, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing municipal and/or educational land development projects.
Key Responsibilities Site Analysis & Planning : Conduct site feasibility studies, surveys, zoning research, and make preliminary layout recommendations. Design & Engineering : Grading, earthwork cut/fill volumes, stormwater conveyance, and detention/retention systems. Utility layouts: water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm systems, septic systems, and site paving. Hydraulic modeling (e.g. Rational Method, Manning's Equation) for drainage systems.
Regulatory & Permiting : Interpret and comply with municipal/state/federal codes; prepare, submit, and track permit applications. Documentation : Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, grading/stormwater reports, cost estimates, and feasibility studies. Client & Multi-Stakeholder Coordination : Act as liaison among developers, architects, city officials, surveyors, utility providers, and sub-consultants. Site Visits & Construction Support : Monitor construction activity, inspect installations, resolve field design issues, coordinate submittals and review as-builts. Project Management : Track schedule, budget, and resource allocation, mentor junior staff, support quality control and reporting. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited). Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. 10+ years of experience in land development or civil/site engineering, depending on level. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (or MicroStation) and hydraulic modeling software. Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Desired Attributes & Certifications
Familiarity with local land-development codes, floodplain/stormwater regulations, and permit processes. Educational and/or Municipal project experience is highly preferred. Certifications like Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), municipal/County-specific credentials can be advantageous. Experience in a broad range of civil domains (traffic, geotech, environmental, grading), as land development often spans all civil engineering corners.