Civil Engineering Project Engineer
About the Role
The Project Engineer will collaborate with civil engineers, land planners, landscape architects, and CAD designers to design various types of land development projects.
Essential Functions
- Civil design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects
- Perform construction permitting for soil erosion/sedimentation control, NPDES stormwater discharge, sanitary sewer, watermain, MDEQ wetland/floodplain, and MDOT commercial driveway
- AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting
- Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients
Essential Skills
- Self‑motivated
- Detail‑oriented
- Problem‑solving
- Effective written and verbal communication
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- 5+ years of experience in private land development civil engineering design (preferred)
- Professional Engineer licensure or ability to obtain within 2 years
Position Type / Expected Hours
This is a full‑time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but the employee must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Physical Demands
The role combines sedentary work with field and travel‑related tasks. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift. Additional duties may include driving, traversing wooded or uneven terrain, entering structures, using ladders, walking on roofs, entering small spaces, and working in various weather conditions.
Travel
Occasional travel will be required as part of the Project Engineer role.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Disclaimer
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change.