Land Development Civil Engineer

STV Incorporated; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Land Development Civil Engineer in Owings Mills, MD. You will join our Buildings group, collaborating on high-profile land development projects from concept through permitting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a PE license, with 4+ years of related experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and Hydraflow/HydroCAD is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.
• 4+ years of experience in civil/site design, land development, or related field.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion/sediment control.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation; ArcGIS and Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents and permit packages; support construction services.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS to create drawings and models for land development.
• Conduct site investigations and assessments to support design decisions.
• Develop sustainable site layouts and stormwater management solutions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure permits and approvals.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to integrate site design.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Civil engineering

Licensed PE

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Hydraflow Hydrographs

HydroCAD

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Hydraflow Hydrographs

HydroCAD

Job description

STV is currently seeking a Land Development Civil Engineer for its Buildings group in Owings Mills, MD, which is currently the civil engineer of record for such high-profile projects as Harborplace and Baltimore Peninsula in Baltimore, MD. The candidate will collaborate on a wide variety of projects including conceptual master plans, schools, mixed-use, office buildings, industrial buildings, housing/apartment projects, commercial buildings, and civil/site structures. The position will allow the individual to collaborate with our civil design team preparing documents associated with a wide variety of land development projects within the Baltimore Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and be a licensed professional engineer. Experience with MicroStation, Civil 3D or AutoCAD is strongly preferred. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer to: Work on high-profile projects in education, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on the full lifecycle of site development projects. Gain hands-on experience in grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting. Enhance design skills with mentorship and support from senior engineers and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare construction documents, permit packages, and support construction services. Utilize design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation; HydroCAD; Hydraflow Hydrographs and ArcGIS) to create construction drawings, layouts, and models for land development projects. Conduct site investigations and assessments to support design decisions. Develop sustainable and innovative solutions for site layouts, stormwater management, grading, utilities, and erosion/sediment control. Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and feasibility studies. Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure permits and approvals. Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineers to integrate site design with overall project goals. Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss project requirements and progress. Support project managers by monitoring budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Stay current with industry trends, technology, and best practices to enhance project quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required).
• Professional Engineering License (required).
• 4+ years of experience in civil/site design, land development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with site development principles, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion/sediment control.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation ArcGIS and Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lead permitting processes in Maryland jurisdictions (Baltimore City experience a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for client and team collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $91,405.62 - $102,831.32

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work.

Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.