Civil Site / Land Development Designer

Benesch; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and leadership development

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Flexibility in work schedules

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch in Wilmington, North Carolina is looking for a Civil Site Designer II. The role involves collecting and documenting project data, performing design calculations, and producing plans for construction. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree and be knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with excellent communication skills.

This position offers career growth opportunities, flexibility in schedules, and generous paid time off, demonstrating Benesch’s commitment to creating a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or related discipline required.
• E.I.T. and desire to work towards P.E. in the future, preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic drafting fundamentals).
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, document, and communicate data and perform modeling, analysis, and/or design calculations of projects elements.
• Produce completed plans for permitting and construction.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Help produce a fully coordinated set of project documents including plans and specifications.

Skills

Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related discipline

E.I.T. and desire to work towards P.E.

Job description

Civil Site Designer II

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If this resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Location

This position will report to our Wilmington office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Collect, organize, document, and communicate data and perform modeling, analysis, and/or design calculations of projects elements.
• Produce completed plans for permitting and construction as well as concept plans, advanced planning, and master planning under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of plan elements.
• Help produce a fully coordinated set of project documents including plans and specifications, inspections at project construction locations as well as pre-construction diligence.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.
• Help towards our goal to be one of the best companies in North Carolina as demonstrated by the qualities and accuracy of our design as well as the ability to provide our clients what they want so they can reach their objectives and goals.

What You Will Need

• Civil Engineering degree or related discipline required.
• E.I.T. and desire to work towards P.E. in the future, preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
• This position may include the need to perform field inspection and may require travel to project sites.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic drafting fundamentals).
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.

Why Benesch

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life.
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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