Land Development Engineer

Seraphim Workforce; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Land Development Engineer to lead technical design efforts for various development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and relevant experience in land development, utility design, and stormwater management, and will join a collaborative team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in civil engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects.
• K-12 site design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepares engineering designs, analyses, and reports.
• Mentors and trains junior staff.

Skills

land development

development projects

design

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Office 360

Job description

The client is an 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: land development,development projects,design