Civil Site Engineer

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL seeks a technically strong civil/site engineer to join our Florida office.

The ideal candidate has solid Florida stormwater, land development, and permitting experience and is ready to take on increasing technical responsibility within an expanding practice. You will lead site layouts, drainage designs, and permitting support, collaborating with project managers and agencies to advance projects toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Familiarity with Florida permitting agencies and processes.
• Construction management/oversight experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, and drainage designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Lead Florida stormwater management design, including analysis, modeling, and reports.
• Model stormwater site conditions using StormWise/ICPR4 for regulatory compliance.
• Compile local land development codes, zoning requirements, and permitting criteria.
• Prepare and support permit applications for local, FDEP, and districts.
• Support construction administration activities, including review of submittals and RFIs.
• Coordinate with PMs, clients, and reviewing agencies through design and permitting.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Construction oversight

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

StormWise

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a technically strong civil/site engineer to join our Fort Myers, Florida office. This role is ideal for an engineer with solid Florida stormwater, land development, and permitting experience who is looking to grow with an expanding Florida practice and take on increasing technical responsibility. We are open to candidates with approximately 6–8+ years of experience, but will also consider strong 4–6 year candidates with demonstrated Florida-specific expertise who are ready to step into a larger role.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, and drainage designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Lead Florida stormwater management design, including analysis, modeling, and preparation of supporting calculations and reports.
• Use the StormWise/ICPR4 program to model pre-development and post-development stormwater site conditions to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Compile and interpret local land development codes, zoning requirements, and state and regional permitting criteria.
• Prepare and support permit applications for local, FDEP, and water management district approvals and respond to agency review comments.
• Support construction administration activities, including review of contractor submittals and shop drawings, preparation of responses to RFIs, and coordination with the design team during construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and reviewing agencies throughout the design and permitting process.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and StormWise.
• Florida-based site/civil engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on stormwater design, land development, and permitting.
• Familiarity with Florida permitting agencies and processes, including local municipalities and regional/state regulators.
• Construction management/oversight experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; EIT with a clear path to licensure will be considered.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.