Civil Project Engineer

Stratus Team LLC • Atlanta, GA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Stratus is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support land development and industrial projects. The role combines civil engineering design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership. The engineer will plan, design, and manage projects and serve as a liaison among clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal project teams. Project work may include commercial developments, mixed-use projects, industrial sites, energy projects, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy initiatives nationwide, with opportunities to travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 4–8 years of experience in engineering design and project coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site planning, grading design, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of state and municipal approval processes and land development regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading complex or large-scale engineering projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, EIT certification, or ability to obtain licensure in the near term.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support business development through client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.
• Participate in project meetings, agency reviews, public presentations, and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist in developing project scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Lead and prepare civil engineering designs and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, utility plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and drainage analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, feasibility studies, permitting applications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze site constraints, including topography, hydrology, soils, environmental considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts with environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and utility teams.
• Prepare and manage municipal land development, zoning, and permitting applications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies through review and approval processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Support construction administration, including reviewing contractor submissions, conducting field observations, and responding to design-related inquiries.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance and quality-control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to establish project priorities and team goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Learning and Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Competitive PTO plans
• Flexible, hybrid work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level