Civil Engineer | Land Development

Stillpoint Talent Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Bonus Opportunities

Licensure Support

Professional Development

Project Ownership

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC seeks a Civil Engineer with land development and site civil expertise to lead residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. You will plan, design, and coordinate grading, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure, guiding projects from feasibility through construction.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure or are progressing toward it, with experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling; a strong collaborative, client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Land development/site civil design experience preferred.
• Experience with planning, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• PE licensure preferred; EIT considered.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with stormwater/hydrologic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and support land development and site civil projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
• Perform site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Develop site layouts, drainage and water/sewer plans, and construction drawings.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and stormwater analysis.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and permitting packages.
• Support feasibility studies, due diligence, and project coordination.

Skills

Land development

Site civil engineering

Client interaction

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

ICPR

Job description

About the Opportunity

Stillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning civil engineering consulting firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with developers, owners, architects, municipalities, and private sector clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex land development projects successfully.

With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.

The firm is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in land development and site civil engineering to support residential, commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and institutional development projects. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise, experience, and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and support land development and site civil engineering projects including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, industrial facilities, multifamily communities, mixed-use developments, and institutional properties
• Perform site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and preparation of construction documents
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, and detailed civil construction drawings
• Design water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm drainage, detention/retention facilities, and related site infrastructure
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, stormwater analysis, earthwork calculations, and utility design calculations
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting packages, and construction documents
• Support projects through feasibility studies, due diligence, conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration
• Coordinate with developers, architects, municipalities, utility authorities, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Support zoning, entitlement, site plan approvals, permitting, and regulatory coordination
• Provide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• Current land development or site civil engineering design experience within a consulting engineering or AEC environment preferred
• Experience with site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and civil construction documentation
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred; EIT candidates actively progressing toward PE licensure will also be considered
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and site civil design preferred
• Experience with applicable stormwater and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling platforms such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, ICPR, or similar engineering software preferred
• Working knowledge of land development design standards, municipal development regulations, stormwater requirements, utility design criteria, and permitting processes
• Experience preparing civil engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, specifications, permitting packages, and construction documents

What the Opportunity Offers

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, licensure, and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
• Hybrid and/or onsite work opportunities based on position and project responsibilities
• Meaningful involvement in significant residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projects
• Increasing project ownership and client responsibility as your career develops
• Support for PE licensure, continuing education, technical training, and professional development
• Clear pathways into project management, technical leadership, client leadership, and firm leadership

Why Partner with Stillpoint AEC

• Access to opportunities with established and growing AEC consulting firms
• Opportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals
• Market insight into compensation, firm culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activity
• Confidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring process
• Personalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruiting
• Relationships across multiple engineering disciplines, consulting firms, and markets