Civil / Land Development Engineer

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Philadelphia seeks a Civil Engineer to join the Civil/Land Development Group. You will contribute to planning, design, permitting, and construction support for diverse site development projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role requires a ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience. A PE license is preferred or obtainable within six months. U.S. citizenship or work authorization is assumed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of relevant civil/site land development experience.
• Experience with planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure within six months.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the planning, design, and development of site and land development projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, reports, specifications, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project team members.
• Assist with construction-phase services, including reviews, site visits, and project support.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and other design professionals to deliver successful projects.

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is seeking a talented and motivated Civil Engineer to join our Civil/Land Development Group in our Philadelphia office.

Our team provides comprehensive planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for a diverse range of site development projects, including higher education campuses, mixed-use developments, planned communities, urban revitalization initiatives, parks, and public spaces. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the planning, design, and development of site and land development projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, reports, specifications, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project team members.
• Assist with construction-phase services, including reviews, site visits, and project support.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and other design professionals to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in civil/site land development engineering.
• Experience with the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial development projects.
• Experience working on projects within the Mid-Atlantic region preferred.
• Stormwater Management (SWM) and Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) design and permitting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative design team.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position #: 3390

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