Job Description
Job Description
- In this position, the Land Development Engineer leads the technical design for an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, project planners, and CAD designers.
- This position reports directly to the Director of the Land Development Department.
- Candidates should be engineers or designers with a high technical competency experienced in land development projects, sustainable design, utility design, and stormwater management design.
- The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects, including schools and other institutional projects, and commercial/retail projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Bachelors (Required)
- Experience: Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)
- Language: English (Required)
- Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
- K-12 site design experience a plus (but not required)
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Leads a team in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports
- Evaluates land use and zoning requirements and is familiar with zoning ordinances and site plan approval processes.
- Prepares permit applications and is responsible for working through agency review processes and obtaining approvals.
- Makes occasional site visits during the construction phase of the work to assess progress and quality of construction.
- Works with dynamic design teams including the owner/developer, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, and contractors.
- Provides mentorship and training for junior staff
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Individuals must be willing to:
- Work in an office environment
- Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
- Perform project site visits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.