Project Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors•Columbus, OH

About The Position

As a Site Design Project Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will lead civil engineering design for new construction and redevelopment projects for private-sector clients in residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Working closely with Project Managers, you will help develop scopes of services that align with client needs and guide technical design from concept through construction. You will contribute to high-quality deliverables, strong client relationships, and community-focused solutions. The role includes leading site design, preparing engineering documentation, designing site improvements, supporting permitting and approvals, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineering and design staff, conducting quality reviews, and providing construction-phase support. OHM Advisors describes itself as a community advancement firm with a diverse team of more than 800 professionals working across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. The company offers a supportive workplace focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Over 5 years of site design or land development experience, including private residential, commercial, or industrial projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
Experience with grading, stormwater management, utilities, and construction documents.
Knowledge of development regulations, permitting processes, and accessibility standards.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to guide design staff and meet project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead civil site design for private development projects, from conceptual planning through construction.
Partner with Project Managers to define design tasks, schedules, and budgets.
Prepare engineering plans, calculations, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
Design grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and other site improvements.
Apply development regulations and accessibility standards, and support permitting and project approvals.
Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Mentor engineers and design technicians, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth.
Facilitate QA/QC reviews to ensure accurate and complete project deliverables.
Provide construction support through site visits, submittal reviews, and responses to RFIs.