Land Development Engineer

The Remas Company; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is looking for a Land Development Engineer to lead technical designs for multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in land development projects, and is proficient in Civil 3D and Office 360. Responsibilities include preparing project drawings, conducting site visits, and ensuring compliance with zoning requirements. This role emphasizes mentorship and collaboration within dynamic design teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in design on land development projects.
• Proficient in Civil 3D and Office 360 products.
• Strong understanding of zoning ordinances and development permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Prepare engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports.
• Evaluate land use and zoning requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Land development projects

Sustainable design

Utility design

Stormwater management design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Office 360

Job description

Our clientis an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 130+ employees. We are celebrating 68 years in business because of our employees. Remas Company, LLC helphire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to the team, and we provide an exemplary place to work

• 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 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:

• Experience: Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
• 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.