Lead Civil Design Engineer – Land Development

InSite Engineering; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Engineering seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead civil land development design projects in New Jersey. You will oversee grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway designs while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires a PE license (or pursuing) and strong skills in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MS Office. You will mentor junior staff and help manage schedules and budgets across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure with ability to obtain it soon.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, utility, roadway, stormwater management, and erosion control designs.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate project design with clients, architects, attorneys, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, engineering analyses, and supporting documentation for local, county, and state approvals.
• Research and interpret zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and permitting requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control throughout all phases of project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional development.
• Assist Project Managers with project scheduling, budgeting, workload planning, and client communication.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Mentoring junior staff

Project management

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

InSite Engineering seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead civil land development design projects in New Jersey. You will oversee grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway designs while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires a PE license (or pursuing) and strong skills in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MS Office. You will mentor junior staff and help manage schedules and budgets across multiple projects.