Project Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

OHM Advisors is a community advancement firm with a diverse team of more than 800 professionals working across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. The firm focuses on people-centered problem solving, design, and ideas that advance communities.

The Site Design Project Engineer leads civil engineering design for new construction and redevelopment projects for private-sector residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Working with Project Managers, the engineer helps develop scopes of services aligned with client needs and guides technical design from concept through construction. The role supports high-quality project deliverables, strong client relationships, and collaborative solutions.

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 by providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth.
• Facilitate QA/QC reviews to ensure project deliverables are accurate and complete.
• Provide construction support through site visits, submittal reviews, and responses to RFIs.

Benefits

• BCBSM medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company profit sharing
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition and certification expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Voluntary wellness program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University
• Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

What This Job Offers

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