Civil Engineer

Genuine Search Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is actively seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join its civil engineering team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on commercial site development and residential subdivision design from concept through construction, with responsibilities spanning planning, design, client coordination, and permitting.

The successful candidate will lead design efforts, coordinate with architects and landscape architects, prepare construction documents, and oversee permitting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience in commercial site planning and residential subdivision design.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, erosion & sediment control, and site development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of commercial and residential land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, landscape, and lighting plans.
• Develop construction documents, engineering reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate project design with architects, surveyors, landscape architects, and other consultants.
• Manage permitting and approvals with local, county, and state agencies.
• Conduct engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Review plans for quality control and code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Attend client meetings, agency reviews, and site visits during construction.
• Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

Skills

PE license

Civil site development

Residential subdivision design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Engineer (Commercial & Residential Land Development)

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our growing Civil Engineering team. This position is ideal for an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in commercial site development and residential subdivision design who enjoys working on projects from concept through construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in project planning, design, client coordination, and permitting while collaborating with architects, landscape architects, and other design professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of commercial and residential land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utility, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, landscape, and lighting plans.
• Develop construction documents, engineering reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate project design with architects, surveyors, landscape architects, and other consultants.
• Manage permitting and approvals with local, county, and state agencies.
• Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Review plans for quality control and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Attend client meetings, agency reviews, and occasional site visits during construction.
• Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in commercial site planning and residential subdivision design.
• Strong knowledge of site grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site development principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating permitting efforts.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with municipal, mixed-use, retail, office, healthcare, or multifamily developments.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative design team working on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential developments while offering long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.