Civil Site Engineer

Weston & Sampson; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Fort Myers, FL, seeks a technically strong civil/site engineer to join our Fort Myers office. This role focuses on Florida stormwater, land development, and permitting experience, with opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility.

We are open to candidates with 6–8+ years of experience, or strong 4–6 year candidates with Florida-specific expertise who are ready to step into a larger role, within a growing Florida practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or similar.
• Florida-specific stormwater, land development & permitting experience.
• PE license preferred; EIT with path to licensure considered.
• Strong communication and written presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, and drainage designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Lead Florida stormwater design, including analysis, modeling, and reports.
• Model pre/post-development site conditions with StormWise for regulatory compliance.
• Compile local land development codes and state/regional permitting criteria.
• Prepare and support permit applications for local and state approvals.
• Support construction administration: review submittals and RFIs; coordinate with design team.

Skills

Stormwater design

Land development

Permitting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in 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.
• 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

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000k based on experience

We offer

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition