Civil Project Engineer — Hybrid Work & Growth

Stratus®; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

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

You will plan, design, and manage projects while coordinating with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams. The position offers growth opportunities within a nationwide team and may involve travel to project sites.

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.
• 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 through client relationship management and identifying opportunities.
• Lead and prepare civil engineering designs and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, stormwater systems, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and drainage analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, permitting applications, and technical documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to set priorities.

Skills

Site planning

Grading design

Stormwater management

Permitting

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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

You will plan, design, and manage projects while coordinating with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams. The position offers growth opportunities within a nationwide team and may involve travel to project sites.