Civil Site Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, seeks a Civil Site Engineer to join the Land Development Team and contribute to planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept to construction.

You will work on site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project schedules and budgets while ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil site design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.
• Experience with municipal engineering or manufacturing facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of plans, specifications, and reports for land development projects including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure
• Develop design calculations, technical memorandums, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard engineering practices, local development codes, and permitting requirements
• Monitor project progress and coordinate design efforts to support schedules, budgets, and constructability
• Take responsibility for significant portions of land development projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including coordination with survey, environmental, and permitting efforts

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Advance Your Impact as a Civil Site Engineer — Shape Communities from Concept to Construction

Are you ready to help transform raw land into thoughtfully designed, constructible sites that support growing communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise influences planning, design, and development outcomes from the earliest concepts through construction?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to join our Land Development Team in Parsippany, NJ. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of land development projects by solving complex site challenges, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting projects that balance functionality, constructability, and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to play a hands‑on role in shaping commercial, residential, and institutional sites that move communities forward.

What You'll Do:

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of plans, specifications, and reports for land development projects including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure
• Develop design calculations, technical memorandums, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard engineering practices, local development codes, and permitting requirements
• Monitor project progress and coordinate design efforts to support schedules, budgets, and constructability
• Take responsibility for significant portions of land development projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including coordination with survey, environmental, and permitting efforts

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years of civil site design required
• Experience with municipal engineering clients preferred
• Site design experience related to manufacturing facilities preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office required
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Work alongside experienced engineers, planners, and project managers on diverse land development projects
• Gain exposure to projects from initial due diligence through design, permitting, and construction support
• Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports professional growth

Curious about the impactful work our Land Development team is doing? Explore how CHA supports site selection, planning, permitting, and execution at: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/land-development/.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $110,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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