Civil Project Engineer

AEC Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AEC Consulting Group is seeking a Land Development Engineer with a site-civil background and 5+ years of relevant experience for a fully remote role, with residency required in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia. The chosen candidate will join a Southeast-based firm delivering civil/site, water resources, roadway, and related projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license and strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, with hands-on experience in land development, permitting, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• PE license required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• 5+ years of hands-on land-development or site-civil design experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with stormwater design; familiarity with HydroCAD/HEC-RAS a plus
• Familiarity with permitting workflows; GIS experience is a plus
• Exposure to project coordination or mentorship roles

Responsibilities

• Conduct site feasibility analyses (grading, drainage, access)
• Prepare conceptual layouts and preliminary cost estimates
• Develop detailed Civil 3D models and construction-ready drawings
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic calculations per regulations
• Lead QA/QC reviews for accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external agencies
• Support permit application submittals and follow through to approval
• Respond to RFI’s and provide site-visit support during construction phases

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong communication

Mentorship/leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD/HEC-RAS

GIS basics

Job description

Location: Fully Remote - Candidates must reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ years) PE (Professional Engineer) Certification Required

About the Company

Our client is an established, award‑winning, full‑service consulting and engineering firm with a footprint throughout the southeastern United States. Its services include civil/site design, water and water resources engineering, roadway and hydraulic design, project and program management, and public involvement.

They are seeking a Land Development Engineer with a site-civil background and at least five years of relevant experience. Opportunities range from PE-level project engineers to more senior professionals with demonstrated technical and leadership capability. The ideal candidate will bring strong AutoCAD Civil 3D experience and a practical understanding of land-development design, permitting, and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field)
• 5+ years of hands‑on post‑graduate land‑development or site‑civil design experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with stormwater design and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis; familiarity with tools such as HydroCAD or HEC-RAS is preferred
• Familiarity with common permitting workflows; GIS experience is a plus
• Exposure to project coordination or mentorship roles

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Feasibility

• Conduct site feasibility analyses (grading, drainage, access)
• Prepare conceptual layouts and preliminary cost estimates
• Develop detailed Civil 3D models and construction‑ready drawings (grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control)
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic calculations per applicable regulations
• Lead QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external agencies to resolve design/interface issues
• Support permit application submittals and follow through to approval

Construction Support

• Respond to RFI’s, issue addenda, and provide site‑visit support during construction phases

Why This Role?

• Fully Remote: This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia. The firm has successfully operated with remote employees for many years and offers the flexibility to work from home while remaining connected to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Career Flexibility: Opportunities are available for licensed PE-level engineers through senior-level professionals with leadership potential. Scope, responsibility, and advancement can align with the right person’s experience and goals.
• Meaningful Project Ownership: Lead commercial land‑development work from early feasibility and site planning through permitting, construction documents, and construction support.
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Environment: Work alongside professionals supporting civil/site, water resources, roadway, hydraulic, program‑management, and public‑involvement projects.