Civil Engineer

Harris Civil Engineers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Quarterly bonuses

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Civil Engineers in Orlando seeks a full-time Civil Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to support land development site design and related projects as part of a collaborative project team.

This role offers a clear path toward Professional Engineer licensure within an employee-owned firm, opportunities to assume greater project responsibility, and a long-term career with a supportive, growth‑minded culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience supporting civil site and drainage design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EI/EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform land development site design analyses with project team members, including plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and related engineering elements.
• Prepare complete project documentation, including plans, specifications, and engineering estimates.
• Collect, assemble, and organize project data to support design and project execution.
• Evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned projects.
• Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work across multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Collaborate with contractors and other project team members.
• Attend project meetings and present assigned aspects of engineering assignments and projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Civil Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to support land development site design and engineering projects as part of a collaborative project team. This position offers a great opportunity to grow professionally, take on greater project responsibility, and build a path toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure while building a long-term career with an employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform land development site design analysis with project team members, including conventional plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and related engineering elements.
• Prepare complete project documentation, including plans, specifications, and engineering estimates.
• Collect, assemble, and organize project data to support design and project execution.
• Evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned projects.
• Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work across multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with contractors and other project team members.
• Attend project meetings and present assigned aspects of engineering assignments and projects.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience supporting civil site and drainage design projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EI/EIT) certification preferred.
• Grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Stormwater permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical skills for engineering calculations related to design, analysis, testing, and implementation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Capability to prepare drawings, specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance or training documentation.
• Knowledge of project budget and schedule tracking.
• Effective collaboration skills with team members of diverse experience and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ownership mindset with a commitment to contributing to an employee-owned firm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful civil engineering and land development projects while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team. As an employee-owned firm, we value individuals who take ownership of their work and are invested in the long-term success of the organization.

About the Company

Harris Civil Engineers (HCE) is a well-established, 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm providing full-service design solutions with a commitment to creative and innovative project delivery. HCE maintains a longstanding presence in hospitality and themed entertainment and brings extensive experience across residential, higher education, healthcare, and retail projects.