Senior Engineer in Land Development

About the role

This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer with extensive experience delivering land development projects from initial due diligence and entitlements through final design and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineer in responsible charge for land development projects from due diligence through construction.
• Stamp and sign engineering plans and reports.
• Lead and manage the entitlement process, including zoning review, ordinance interpretation, and coordination with jurisdictional agencies.
• Lead pre-application meetings, entitlement hearings, and coordination meetings with planning staff, public works departments, and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform and oversee civil design for site development, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and roadway improvements.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including redlining plans, reviewing calculations, and guiding design staff.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, due diligence studies, feasibility analyses, and permit submittals.
• Maintain QA/QC responsibility and technical accuracy of project deliverables.
• Cook up internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including planners, architects, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Maintain direct client relationships, lead project meetings, and serve as a technical advisor.
• Aid with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and design staff.
• Support business development and client relationship growth.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of land development engineering and entitlement processes.
• Familiarity with zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and development regulations.
• Ability to navigate jurisdictional approval pathways.
• Hands-on technical expertise with the ability to guide design teams.
• Strong client communication and meeting facilitation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management abilities.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with mentorship.
• Interest in helping grow the land development practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 6+ years of progressive civil engineering experience in land development.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (Nevada or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience delivering projects through entitlements, design, and permitting.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience serving in responsible charge for civil engineering projects.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
• And much more!