Civil Project Engineer (Engineer IV)

Ardurra; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra’s Lehigh Valley office seeks a Civil Project Engineer (Engineer IV) to lead site design, planning and permitting for diverse land development projects in the Allentown area. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and regulators to deliver compliant designs and manage critical milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 5–10 years’ experience in land development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred.
• 5–10 years of land development experience including zoning, land planning, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Strong communication and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to support land development design projects.
• Lead and deliver high-quality site design, planning and permitting.
• Prepare NPDES permitting documents and SPCC/PCSM plans.
• Design and review grading, drainage and utility plans.
• Perform hydrology, stormwater and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Prepare stormwater management and erosion control reports for permitting.
• Research codes and perform site feasibility analyses.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct construction inspection and site visits as needed.
• Submit land development plans to authorities for permitting and review.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Project coordination

Client communication

Land development

Site design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeing a Civil Project Engineer (Engineer IV)to join our team in our Lehigh Valley (Allentown) office.

Our civil engineers, urban planners, and staff scientists work together daily to plan and create sustainable human environments by offering comprehensive land development services ranging from due diligence and master planning to design and construction administration.

The Civil Project Engineer will play an important role in leading and delivering high-quality site design, planning and permitting, and oversight of construction for a variety of clients. The projects will encompass a wide range of land and community development initiatives.

Primary Function:

The Civil Project Engineer will be responsible for partnering with Project Managers and Project Engineers as well as other professionals to support Land Development engineering design projects that include, but are not limited to, mixed-use developments, healthcare, retail centers, residential, industrial, and high-profile development projects within the Lehigh Valley region.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborate with junior staff and project leaders, take ownership of design challenges, refine technical approach, and drive successful projects
• Perform all aspects of site design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting, and ensuring design quality, constructability, and compliance
• Complete NPDES Permitting Documents and prepare E&SPC and PCSM Plans
• Design and review grading, drainage, and utility plans
• Perform hydrology, stormwater, and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software
• Prepare stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, and other reports required for Land Development permitting and approvals
• Research code requirements and perform site feasibility analyses
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Conduct construction inspection, observation, and site visits as needed
• Prepare and submit land development plans to county and municipal authorities for land development permitting and review

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• PE license preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in land development, including expertise in zoning analysis, land planning, grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to function efficiently within a project team environment and independently
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D
• Desire to work in a small, collaborative, growth-oriented organization
• Ability to organize and manage own workload and meet schedule deadlines

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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