Civil Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Professional Engineer (PE) with 4+ years of land development experience for roles in the Fort Lauderdale area. You will lead projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments through permitting and construction.

The role requires a Florida PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and strong knowledge of Broward County permitting. Proficiency in stormwater and site design is essential, with mentorship responsibilities for

Qualifications

• 4+ years of land development experience in Florida.
• Active Florida PE license (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Familiarity with Broward County and surrounding municipalities permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from concept through permitting and construction.
• Prepare and oversee site layout, grading plans, and drainage design.
• Coordinate with local agencies for permitting and approvals.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and construction documents.
• Review plans for accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs.
• Attend client meetings and participate in business development.

Skills

Land development

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ICPR

WaterCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Professional Engineer (PE) with 4+ years of land development experience to join our growing team in the Fort Lauderdale area. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse commercial, residential, and mixed-use development projects throughout South Florida.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage land development projects from concept through permitting and construction.

Prepare and oversee the design of:

Site layout and grading plans

Stormwater management systems

Utility infrastructure (water, sewer, drainage)

Roadway design and paving plans

Coordinate with local agencies including the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and the South Florida Water Management Districtfor permitting and approvals.

Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and construction documents.

Review plans for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with local and state regulations.

Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and EITs.

Attend client meetings, public hearings, and agency coordination meetings as needed.

Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).

Minimum 4+ years of land development experience in Florida.

Strong knowledge of local permitting processes in Broward County and surrounding municipalities.

Proficiency in:

Stormwater modeling software (e.g., ICPR, WaterCAD, etc.)

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with FDOT and municipal design standards preferred.

Strong understanding of:

Site grading and drainage design

Utility design and coordination

Erosion and sediment control

Florida stormwater regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.