Senior Technical Lead Engineer – Site & Land Development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex site and land development designs, including grading, drainage, roadway geometry, utilities, and erosion and sediment control.
• Perform and/or review technical analyses, calculations, and engineering designs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Serve as the technical authority on assigned projects, resolving design challenges and providing guidance on best practices.
• Ensure designs are constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project scope and client expectations.
• Provide ongoing technical mentorship and support to Project Managers and junior engineering staff.
• Aid Project Managers with technical decision-making, scope definition, and risk mitigation.
• Support project execution by reviewing deliverables at key milestones and offering constructive feedback.
• Help standardize design approaches, tools, and workflows to improve technical consistency and efficiency.
• Lead internal quality control and quality assurance reviews for site and land development projects.
• Identify potential technical risks early and collaborate with Project Managers to develop mitigation strategies.
• Promote adherence to company standards, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Support Project Managers during client meetings, presentations, and jurisdictional reviews.
• Aid in responding to technical inquiries, plan review comments, and permitting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state licensure preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in site and land development engineering.
• Proven experience leading technical design efforts and reviewing complex civil engineering plans.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting requirements and design standards.
• Proficiency with civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing technical mentorship or serving as a technical resource for project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and coordination with contractors.
• Experience supporting multiple project teams or offices in a technical leadership capacity.