Land Development Engineer

Embakire Workforce; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Rochester Hills seeks a Land Development Engineer to lead technical design for interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in land development projects, sustainable design, and utility design. This role involves preparing project drawings, conducting engineering analyses, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of civil engineering experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports.
• Evaluates land use and zoning requirements.

Skills

civil engineering

stormwater management

sustainable design

utility design

design

Education

Bachelor’s

Tools

Civil 3D

Office 360

Job description

Summary

We are a employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 130+ employees. We are celebrating 68 years in business – because of our employees.We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far each of their abilities will take them!

• In this position, the Land Development Engineer leads the technical design for an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, project planners, and CAD designers.
• This position reports directly to the Director of the Land Development Department.
• Candidates should be engineers or designers with a high technical competency experienced in land development projects, sustainable design, utility design, and stormwater management design.
• The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects, including schools and other institutional projects, and commercial/retail projects.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
• Experience: Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Language: English (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
• K-12 site design experience a plus (but not required)
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)
  
  

Typical Duties

• Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Leads a team in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports
• Evaluates land use and zoning requirements and is familiar with zoning ordinances and site plan approval processes.
• Prepares permit applications and is responsible for working through agency review processes and obtaining approvals.
• Makes occasional site visits during the construction phase of the work to assess progress and quality of construction.
• Works with dynamic design teams including the owner/developer, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, and contractors.
• Provides mentorship and training for junior staff
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals Must Be Willing To

• Work in an office environment
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
• Perform project site visits
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  

Skills: civil 3d,stormwater management,office 360 (excel, word),architects,utility design,design,civil engineering,projects,development projects,project,land development,construction,engineers,sustainable design,calculations