Civil Engineer - Professional (PE)

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a licensed Civil PE to lead design, stamping, and technical delivery for land development and site projects in a fast-paced team. You will coordinate with managers, surveyors, and consultants to guide projects from concept through permitting and construction.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, decision-making confidence, and the ability to manage multiple active projects while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (Civil) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and site/grading design.
• Experience with land development and subdivision design.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with municipal and state submittal requirements.
• Strong written communication for client-facing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, technical delivery, and stamping of land development and site design.
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, and consultants through permitting and construction.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure quality control of deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure on-time project outcomes.

Skills

PE license (Civil)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Grading and drainage design

Site utility design

Project management

Land development/subdivision design

Municipal submittal knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our client, a growing civil engineering and surveying team is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) to lead the design, technical delivery, and stamping of land development, site design, and infrastructure projects. This role collaborates closely with project managers, surveyors, and external consultants to guide projects from early concept through permitting and construction.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, confidence in decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, HSA

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers meaningful technical ownership, direct client visibility, and the ability to influence project outcomes from day one. The team operates in a lean, collaborative environment where individual contributions are highly visible and rewarded. Compensation is tied to performance through a project-based incentive structure, making this an excellent opportunity for a PE who wants to make a real impact and be recognized for it.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and stamp civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout
• Interpret project specifications, engineering drawings, and survey data
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and clients throughout the permitting process
• Perform engineering calculations and conduct quality control reviews on deliverables
• Provide technical guidance to project managers during project execution
• Participate in post-project reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (Civil) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with grading, drainage, and site utility design
• Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with land development and subdivision design
• Familiarity with municipal and state-level submittal requirements
• Strong written communication skills for client‑facing deliverables

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self‑directed, accountable, and solutions‑oriented
• Thrives in a small, high‑performance team environment
• Comfortable with transparent communication and results‑driven expectations
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Clear communicator with both clients and internal teams
• Collaborative but capable of working independently
• Detail‑oriented with a quality‑first mindset
• Active PE license already in hand (no pending reciprocity)
• Experience at a small‑to‑mid‑sized civil firm with direct client interaction
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Familiarity with regional permitting processes and agency requirements

What Makes a Candidate Stand Out

• Deep experience in land development and site design from concept through construction
• Strong Civil 3D proficiency, including surfaces, corridors, pipe networks, and plan production workflows
• Ability to take full ownership of project engineering with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated success working directly with clients, municipalities, and reviewing agencies
• History of mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development