Land Development Designer
About the role
If you enjoy owning civil projects from initial design through construction but still want to stay involved technically, this is a great opportunity to do both. We're looking for an experienced Civil Project Manager / Professional Engineer / Engineer in Training (EIT) who can take the lead on land and site development projects involving grading, stormwater, water, sewer, drainage, and utilities. This isn't a role where you'll simply hand the technical work off and manage spreadsheets. You'll have the opportunity to stay close to the engineering, work directly with clients, guide projects through permitting, and help lead the team responsible for getting projects across the finish line.
Responsibilities
- Leading civil/site development projects from planning and design through permitting and construction
- Developing site designs involving grading, storm drainage, water, sewer, and utilities
- Using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and refine designs
- Preparing grading plans, drainage reports, engineering calculations, and construction documents
- Leading permitting and coordinating with local and state regulatory agencies
- Preparing technical specifications and bid documents
- Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Working directly with clients, contractors, engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting construction through site visits, field observations, and contractor coordination
- Helping guide engineers and designers while maintaining ownership of overall project execution
- Identifying design challenges early and developing practical solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) looking toward advance to PE license, or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Approximately 8+ years of civil engineering/design experience
- Strong understanding in land development and site development
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience designing: grading, storm drainage, water systems, sanitary sewer, site utilities
- Working knowledge of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology
- Experience preparing construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and bid documents
- Experience navigating the permitting and regulatory approval process
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Confidence communicating directly with clients, contractors, and reviewing agencies
Preferred qualifications
We'd especially like to talk with engineers who have progressed along a path similar to:
- Civil 3D / Site Design
- Grading, Drainage & Utilities
- Permitting
- Client Interaction
- Project & Team Ownership
You don't need to be someone who wants to step completely away from engineering. This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys leading projects while remaining technically involved.
Work environment
This is an on-site, collaborative engineering environment where you'll work closely with civil engineers, designers, project managers, contractors, and other disciplines. The role provides a combination of:
- Technical civil design
- Project management
- Client interaction
- Team leadership
- Permitting
- Construction administration
- Occasional field/site involvement
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Friday: Starting at 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Occasional weekend work may be needed based on project deadlines
Job details
This is a permanent, fully onsite position based out of Greenville, SC. The position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Pay and benefits
The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 – $135,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- Competitive salary plus performance bonus
- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (100% employer paid for candidate and spouse)
- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
- Hands-on mentoring to advance your career