Civil Engineer - Land Development

Sambatek•Minnetonka, MN

7d•$34 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success. Summary We’re looking for a Project Engineer to support and deliver high-quality civil site design for commercial land development projects. This role is ideal for a technically-strong civil engineer with advanced Civil 3D grading and site design expertise, who is ready to take on technical leadership responsibilities. In this position, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop constructible, coordinated design solutions from concept through construction. Success in this role means producing accurate, efficient designs, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to exceptional client outcomes. Work Location: On-site with flexible work arrangements Expected Compensation Range: $33.65-58.00 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications) Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a week

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program
5–10 years of experience in civil/site design with a strong emphasis on commercial land development
Demonstrated expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, particularly grading, surfaces, corridors, and earthwork modeling
Experience preparing complete plan sets for commercial or mixed-use site development projects
Strong understanding of stormwater design, hydrology/hydraulics, utilities, erosion control, and site layout
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Self-motivated with a commitment to producing high-quality work and solving complex site challenges

Responsibilities

Lead and perform detailed Civil 3D site design, including grading, earthwork modeling, utilities, stormwater management, and plan production
Prepare complete, high-quality construction documents, including grading plans, erosion and sediment control plans, utility plans, stormwater systems, and technical calculations
Collaborate with Project Managers, surveyors, designers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated and accurate plans
Review and interpret geotechnical reports, survey data, zoning codes, jurisdictional requirements, and due-diligence materials
Support Project Managers with permitting and agency coordination involving municipalities, watershed districts, and state agencies
Provide construction-phase support as needed, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and verifying conformance with plans
Communicate and coordinate project work across teams; provide technical guidance and design direction to Project Engineers and CAD Technicians
Assist with project scoping, design alternatives, and value-engineering efforts to meet client goals
Mentor junior engineers and CAD staff on grading best practices and Civil 3D workflows
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on schedule
Contribute to a collaborative team environment that promotes communication, respect, and accountability

Benefits

Regular full-time employees will have access to:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
HSA and FSA options
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
Starting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needs
Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.