Civil Project Engineer (PE)

Southwest Engineering & Design, Inc.; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Engineering & Design, Inc. seeks a Civil Project Engineer (PE) for our Punta Gorda or Lakeland, Florida office.

This full‑time, in‑office role focuses on land development projects including site grading, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, and construction plan preparation. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in grading, drainage, and site design, with proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ICPR stormwater modeling.

Qualifications

• Experience with grading, drainage, utilities, and site design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Experience with ICPR stormwater modeling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Civil/site design including utilities, storm drainage, and grading
• Stormwater management and utility design
• Earthwork calculations
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Code compliance review
• Permit applications and agency submittal packages

Skills

Independent work

Site grading & drainage

Utilities design

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ICPR stormwater modeling

Job description

Southwest Engineering & Design (SED) is seeking a Civil Project Engineer (PE) for our Punta Gorda or Lakeland, Florida office. This position focuses on land development projects including site grading, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, and construction plan preparation.

Role Overview

Full‑time, in‑office Project Engineer responsible for designing and preparing civil engineering construction plans. The ideal candidate has relevant experience and strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site design.

Key Responsibilities

• Civil/site design including utilities, storm drainage, and grading
• Stormwater management and utility design
• Earthwork calculations
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Code compliance review
• Permit applications and agency submittal packages

Required Skills & Experience

• AutoCAD or Civil 3D proficiency
• Experience with grading, water, sewer, and stormwater design
• Experience with ICPR stormwater modeling software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Florida permitting and development regulations