Civil Engineer (Land Development)

Jobot; Indian Head Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Civil Engineer (Land Development) to lead site development efforts for industrial projects on a hybrid schedule. The role involves design coordination, due diligence, entitlement support, and construction responsiveness.

Ideal candidates have 410+ years in land development, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and proven ability to manage multi-project timelines and regulatory interactions with municipalities and utilities. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 410+ years of experience in land development or site development.
• Experience with industrial/large-scale site development projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering efforts from due diligence through construction.
• Prepare and review site development and grading plans.
• Coordinate with architecture, construction, and project management teams.
• Manage outside engineering consultants and review deliverables.
• Coordinate permitting with municipalities and utilities.
• Provide engineering support during construction and project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain project schedules across multiple developments.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site development

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulic software

Job description

Job details:

High Profile Development Firm Seeks In House Civil Engineer to Focus on Land Development Projects, Hybrid Work

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ross Theel

Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized industrial real estate developer specializing in the acquisition, development, design, and construction of Class A industrial facilities across the United States. With an integrated approach that combines development, engineering, construction management, and long-term asset ownership, this company delivers complex industrial projects from initial site selection through project completion.

Their team is dedicated to developing innovative industrial facilities that support manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and e-commerce clients. By maintaining a collaborative, in-house project delivery model, they provide efficient, high-quality solutions while fostering long-term partnerships with clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors.

As the company continues to expand its national footprint, they are seeking a Civil Engineer (Land Development) who is passionate about site development, infrastructure design, and delivering successful industrial projects from concept through construction.

Why join us?

• Work on nationally recognized industrial development projects from land acquisition through construction completion.
• Collaborate directly with development managers, architects, construction professionals, and executive leadership.
• Be involved in every phase of the development process, including due diligence, entitlement, design coordination, permitting, and construction support.
• Gain exposure to projects across multiple states and municipalities.
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Job Details

• Lead civil engineering efforts for industrial land development projects from due diligence through construction completion.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate site development plans, grading plans, utility layouts, drainage systems, erosion control plans, and stormwater management designs.
• Perform site feasibility evaluations, including zoning analysis, utility availability, environmental constraints, and entitlement support.
• Coordinate with internal development, construction, architecture, and project management teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage outside engineering consultants and review engineering deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers.
• Support site selection activities through technical evaluations and engineering due diligence.
• Review geotechnical reports, environmental studies, and survey information to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Assist with value engineering initiatives to improve constructability and project efficiency.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, evaluating field conditions, and assisting with project closeout.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, engineering standards, and permitting requirements.
• Maintain project schedules while balancing multiple active developments.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 4–10+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, or site development.
• Experience designing commercial, industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or large-scale site development projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, roadway design, and permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal engineering standards and development regulations.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.