Civil Engineer (EIT) - Land & Site Development

Arcadis; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer EIT to lead site development and redevelopment projects across multiple sectors. You will supervise design coordination for large-scale residential, retail, corporate, and industrial developments, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has deep civil engineering expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, while collaborating with internal and external

Qualifications

• EIT Civil Engineer with 3+ years in land or site development.
• Experience in civil/land development with municipal-type projects and construction documents for public clients.
• Strong consulting skills, including project management and client relationships at senior management level.
• Deep experience leading Civil Engineering Teams and building cohesive project cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal, external, and stakeholder teams to assist with the completion of construction documents for site development, water resources, and/or civil projects
• Be a technical resource for the project, providing guidance and insight to address technical processes within the project process
• Represent Arcadis to external teams and stakeholders to establish robust, positive relationships through effective communication and technical guidance
• Be responsible for project organization, including staff planning, quality controls, design oversight, and budgets
• Oversee and, when necessary, prepare construction documents, calculations, and reports for public or private clients
• Ensure quality controls and professional standards are met; provide training, mentoring, and supervision of team members
• Motivate team members to meet goals and manage budgets for large projects or tasks

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Civil engineering

Education

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

• Jacksonville, FL, United States
• Novi/Detroit, MI, United States

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Open to Locations:

• Cincinnati, OH, United States
• Jacksonville, FL, United States
• Atlanta, GA, United States
• Houston, TX, United States
• Chattanooga, TN, United States
• Columbus, OH, United States
• Chicago, IL, United States
• Rochester, NY, United States
• Novi/Detroit, MI, United States

Role description:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer EIT to join and take on challenging site development and redevelopment projects. In this role, you'll work on complex, high-profile initiatives that shape communities and deliver innovative civil engineering solutions.

You will be responsible for overseeing the design and coordination of large-scale multi-family residential, retail, corporate, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in civil engineering and a proven track record of handling complex projects from start to finish. Strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to navigate intricate site development challenges are essential for success in this role.

Joining our team means working on projects that make a lasting impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that transforms communities.

Role accountabilities:

• Work with internal, external, and stakeholder teams to assist with the completion of construction documents for site development, water resources, and/or civil projects
• Be a technical resource for the project, providing guidance and insight to address technical processes within the project process
• Represent Arcadis to external teams and stakeholders to establish robust, positive relationships through effective communication, precise technical guidance, and successful project methodologies
• Be responsible for the organization of project structure and processes, including staff planning, quality controls, design oversight, and project budgets
• Oversee and, when necessary, prepare construction documents, calculations, and reports for public or private clients
• Ensure quality controls and professional standards are met. When necessary, provide training, mentoring, and supervision of team members.
• Motivate team members to meet goals and objectives
• Manage the budget for large projects or tasks

Qualifications & Experience:

• An EIT Civil Engineer with 3 or more years of experience in land and or site development projects
• Experience in the Civil / Land Development sector with project work such as single-site and municipal-type projects, and the development of construction documents for public sector clients, including cities/counties/water districts, etc.
• Strong consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management at the senior management level
• Deep professional experience leading Civil Engineering Teams, building a cohesive project culture with internal, external, and stakeholder Teams
• Proficient in developing project plans that address intricate civil engineering challenges, guaranteeing stakeholder expectations are satisfied or surpassed, while maintaining budgetary constraints
• Proficient technical skills with AutoCAD, Civil 3D software, and MicroStation (considered an asset)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

The salary range for this position is $85k-$105k. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.