Civil Project Engineer — Hybrid, Leadership & Impact

Stratus®; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Stratus is a nationwide multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support land development and industrial projects. This role blends hands-on design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership across the country.

You will plan, design, and manage projects, serving as the main liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams, with opportunities in commercial,

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.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, EIT certification or ability to obtain licensure in near term.

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 through client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.
• 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.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts with environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic, and utility teams.
• Prepare and manage municipal land development, zoning, and permitting applications.
• 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

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Regulatory awareness

Team leadership

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed PE / EIT (near term)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stratus is a nationwide multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support land development and industrial projects. This role blends hands-on design with project management, client engagement, permitting coordination, and team leadership across the country.

You will plan, design, and manage projects, serving as the main liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams, with opportunities in commercial,