Land Development Engineer

CHA • Albany, NY

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About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Engineer to join its Land Development Team in Albany, New York. The role contributes to complex site development projects, balancing client objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term functionality. Working with planners, engineers, and project stakeholders, the engineer supports projects from due diligence and site planning through final design and construction support.

The engineer independently completes design, technical analysis, and project documentation for site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure. With guidance from senior engineers or technical leadership, the role develops calculations, technical memorandums, and construction documents; resolves technical discrepancies; and applies engineering practices, local development codes, and permitting requirements. The position also monitors project progress and coordinates design efforts to support schedules, budgets, and constructability, taking responsibility for substantial portions of projects under senior staff or management oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 3 years of civil site design experience.
• Stormwater management experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the engineering discipline and ability to apply it in practical settings.
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Participation in professional engineering societies or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering design, technical analysis, and plans, specifications, and reports for land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure.
• Develop design calculations, technical memorandums, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leadership.
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies using standard engineering practices, local development codes, and permitting requirements.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate design efforts to support schedules, budgets, and constructability.
• Take responsibility for significant portions of land development projects under senior staff or management oversight, including coordination with survey, environmental, and permitting efforts.

What This Job Offers

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