Land Development Engineer
About The Position
We’re focused on creating high-quality residential communities—including apartments, townhouses, affordable housing—as well as modern commercial developments. With in-house civil construction capabilities, we manage projects from concept to completion. We’re looking for a motivated Land Development Professional to join our team and grow with us across field and office responsibilities. On Site position Job Summary: As a Land Development Professional, you’ll support the planning, design, and development of residential and light commercial sites. You’ll assist with project entitlements, engineering drawings, site layout, grading, utilities, and permitting for ground-up construction projects. This role blends hands-on site work with office-based design and documentation, providing exposure to the full life cycle of land development projects, including land use approvals, construction management, and project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Basic understanding of stormwater management, grading, and utility design.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Internship or co-op experience in land development, site design, or construction preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the project entitlement process incorporating local land use requirements along with other State and governmental agency site specific permitting and approval criteria.
- Provide potential solutions and focus in order to meet land development objectives, project opening, and delivery dates.
- Coordinate with local Utility companies and Authorities.
- Participate in project due diligence and feasibility studies.
- Prepare financial models for land development projects.
- Contribute to zoning, land use and environmental permit application packages
- Compile and analyze site data including surveys, soil reports, and as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with in-house construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Participate in project meetings and coordinate with engineers, planners and regulatory agencies.
- Assist with preparing cost estimates, construction schedules, and technical reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
