Civil Engineer – Land Development

Atwell•Newark, DE

About The Position

Atwell, LLC is a prominent leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, offering diverse solutions to clients in real estate & land development and energy markets. The company boasts a strong national presence and an award-winning project portfolio, with over 2,000 team members across more than 70 locations. Atwell has received several accolades, including being recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group for ten consecutive years, ranking #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, and being named the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US. As a Civil Engineer at Atwell, the role is dynamic and multifaceted, providing an opportunity to become a subject matter expert in residential, commercial, and/or industrial land development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
5+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD preferred

Responsibilities

Draft preliminary and final site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards.
Analyze project survey data to assess existing site conditions, considering factors such as legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
Prepare various reports, opinions, and recommendations, including hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, stormwater reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD reports, WaterCAD reports, and preliminary grading.
Provide construction-related services, such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals.
Organize site plans, construction plans, and construction documents under the guidance of Senior staff.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments efficiently and in alignment with established standards.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills for seamless project coordination with staff members.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS)
Dental (Delta)
Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services