Civil Project Engineer: Growth, Leadership & Impact

Stratus®; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health Insurance

401k match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Stratus Team is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support land development and industrial projects. This role blends hands‑on civil design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership on nationwide assignments.

The successful candidate will plan, design, and manage projects, serving as a key liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams, with opportunities to work on commercial developments, energy projects, and large

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• 4‑8 years of experience in engineering design and project coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with site planning, grading design, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of state and municipal approval processes and land development regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.
• Participate in project meetings, agency reviews, public presentations, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
• Assist in developing project scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Lead and prepare civil engineering designs and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, utility plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and drainage analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, feasibility studies, permitting applications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze site constraints including topography, hydrology, soils, environmental considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts with environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and utility teams.
• Prepare and manage municipal land development, zoning, and permitting applications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies throughout the review and approval process.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Support construction administration activities including review of contractor submissions, field observations, and response to design‑related inquiries.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to establish project priorities and team goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stratus Team is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support land development and industrial projects. This role blends hands‑on civil design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership on nationwide assignments.

The successful candidate will plan, design, and manage projects, serving as a key liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams, with opportunities to work on commercial developments, energy projects, and large