Civil Engineer – Land Development
About The Position
We are looking for a Civil Engineer – Land Development to design private subdivision and land development projects across residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The role is office-based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with a flexible work model. The engineer will work independently on smaller projects and support Senior Designers and Project Managers on larger projects. The position includes developing plans and design layouts, preparing project documents and submissions, and supporting stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design. The engineer will review applicable zoning, subdivision and land development regulations, stormwater requirements, and municipal and agency requirements. Regular coordination with Project Managers is expected to align goals, schedules, and technical requirements and provide updates on assigned tasks. Candidates should have approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in private subdivision and land development design, though strong candidates outside this range will also be considered. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- Approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in private subdivision and land development design, with hands-on civil engineering design experience; strong candidates outside this range will also be considered.
- Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, or roadway plans.
- Fundamental understanding of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with Project Managers and Senior Designers.
- Existing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.
- Experience with Southeastern Pennsylvania land development projects.
- Experience with subdivision and land development submissions, zoning and municipal ordinance review, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Experience supporting projects from concept through permitting and approval.
- Working knowledge of Hydroflow, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sketch plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway plans, and utility profile plans.
- Support layout and design development throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with subdivision and land development plan packages.
- Prepare technical drawings, reports, submissions, supporting documentation, and submission packages.
- Review zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development regulations, stormwater management requirements, and other municipal and agency requirements affecting design.
- Support stormwater management design, stormwater calculations, and erosion and sediment control design.
- Meet regularly with Project Managers to coordinate goals, schedules, and technical requirements.
- Provide regular updates on assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for postgraduate education.
- Professional licensing reimbursement.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
