Land Development Civil Engineer — Shape Major Projects

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

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 high-profile projects such 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.

Career Growth Opportunities

• 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, 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

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 (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships