Civil Project Engineer

Torocco & Associates; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Torocco & Associates is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to advance in land development, taking ownership of projects and coordinating with clients and agencies in Southwest Florida. This role supports design, permitting, and project management while mentoring junior staff and preparing for PE licensure.

Based in Fort Myers, FL, you will manage multiple projects, collaborate with leadership, and contribute to client development and successful project delivery in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• EI/EIT certification.
• 3-5 years civil engineering experience.
• Strong land development experience.
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from design through permitting.
• Prepare and review Civil 3D engineering plans.
• Design grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site development systems.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Review work completed by CAD Designers and junior engineers.
• Manage schedules, project tasks, and deliverables.
• Support permitting efforts and agency coordination.
• Mentor junior staff while continuing to grow technically and professionally.
• Participate in client development and project management activities.

Skills

EI/EIT certification

Project management

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Location: Fort Myers, FL

About Torocco & Associates

Torocco & Associates is a rapidly growing land development engineering firm serving Southwest Florida. As a boutique firm, we provide engineers with the opportunity to gain experience across the full project lifecycle while working directly with leadership and clients.

We're seeking a Civil Project Engineer who is ready for the next step in their career. This is an opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take ownership of projects, develop leadership skills, and build toward a future Project Manager role.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training who has built a strong foundation in land development design and is preparing for PE licensure. You will manage your own projects, coordinate with support staff, interact with clients and agencies, and gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery.

Unlike larger firms where engineers become siloed in one discipline, this role offers broad exposure across permitting, design, client coordination, and project management.

What You'll Do

• Lead land development projects from design through permitting.
• Prepare and review Civil 3D engineering plans.
• Design grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site development systems.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Review work completed by CAD Designers and junior engineers.
• Manage schedules, project tasks, and deliverables.
• Support permitting efforts and agency coordination.
• Mentor junior staff while continuing to grow technically and professionally.
• Participate in client development and project management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• EI/EIT certification required.
• 3-5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong land development experience.
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE licensure pending experience requirement.
• Florida land development experience.
• Experience coordinating permits and agency reviews.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Who Thrives Here

• Self-starters who figure things out.
• Engineers pursuing PE licensure aggressively.
• Individuals seeking project ownership.
• Professionals interested in future leadership opportunities.
• Team players who enjoy a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• $85,000-$100,000+ based on experience and licensure