Site Design Specialist

Fischer Homes•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Site Design Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the design and planning of residential communities and homesites. Working within the Engineering & Site Design team, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate site planning, cost analysis, and data integrity. The most rewarding part of this role is combining your technical expertise and creativity to influence land planning decisions and help bring communities to life with precision and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land surveying, construction management, architectural engineering, urban planning, estimating, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in residential land development or homebuilding environments.
Familiarity with site planning, permitting processes, and construction cost estimating.
Experience working with data management systems or internal project platforms.
Exposure to surveying methods, including drone or as-built data applications.

Responsibilities

Design and site homes, manage site premiums, and evaluate site-specific construction requirements and costs.
Collaborate with developers, engineers, geotechnical experts, and internal teams to support community planning and execution.
Prepare plot plans, review engineered site plans, and coordinate documentation required for permitting.
Maintain and manage site-related data within internal systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Support the release of new communities by compiling and validating subdivision and field file documentation.
Assist with cost estimating, budgeting, and value engineering to drive cost-effective decisions.
Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and surveying or drone data to develop plans and perform quantity calculations.
Provide internal and external customer support, including responding to help desk inquiries.
Partner with Architecture and IT teams to improve workflows and system processes.