Land development engineer

KU Resources, Inc.; Duquesne (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KU Resources, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Engineer in Duquesne, PA to support site development projects with civil design, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater plans. The role requires collaboration with project managers, surveyors, and technical staff.

The engineer will prepare construction drawings, review plans for regulatory compliance, and assist with permitting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this on-site, full-time role.

Formación

• Requires EIT/PE path or eligibility; PE preferred.
• Experience with site development, stormwater management, grading and permitting.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, GIS tools, and standard office software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare conceptual and detailed civil designs for land development.
• Design grading, drainage, utilities layouts and stormwater plans.
• Conduct site assessments and analyze environmental/regulatory constraints.
• Assist with permitting and coordinate with project managers, surveyors, and staff.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications; review plans for compliance.
• Respond to technical questions during construction and participate in meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and contribute to design standards.

Conocimientos

R&D for land development

Software development & programming

Testing

Electronics (where applicable)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license or eligibility (preferred)

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Company Description KU Resources, Inc. is an innovative environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental management and site development engineering. The company’s senior-level team brings extensive experience in project planning, site characterization, risk assessment, remedy design, and construction. KU Resources partners closely with clients to understand project goals and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions from start to finish. The firm emphasizes technical and regulatory expertise, efficient work practices, and on-time, on-budget performance. This approach has led to strong, long-term client relationships and a proven record of diligence, dedication, and professionalism.

Role Description The Land Development Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Duquesne, PA. In this role, the engineer will support site development projects by preparing conceptual and detailed civil designs, including grading, drainage, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans. Responsibilities include performing site assessments, analyzing environmental and regulatory constraints, assisting with permitting, and coordinating with project managers, surveyors, and other technical staff. The engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications, review plans for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and respond to technical questions during construction. The role also involves participating in project meetings, maintaining accurate project documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of design standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Research and Development (R&D) to support innovation in land development methods, materials, and design approaches.
• Candidates should possess skills in Software Development and Programming to utilize, customize, or automate engineering and design tools, such as CAD or GIS-related applications.
• Candidates should possess skills in Testing to evaluate designs, verify performance of stormwater and infrastructure systems, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Candidates should possess skills in Electronics where applicable to site development projects involving instrumentation, monitoring equipment, or control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline; professional engineering (PE) license or eligibility is preferred.
• Experience with site development, stormwater management, grading design, and permitting processes in Pennsylvania or similar jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design software (e.g., "AutoCAD Civil 3D"), GIS tools, and standard office productivity applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.