Lead Civil Design Engineer, Land Development

InSite Engineering; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Engineering in New Jersey seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead land development design across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects, ensuring technical quality and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients, architects, surveyors and contractors, and prepare plans and reports using Civil 3D and AutoCAD, focusing on grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and permitting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure with the ability to obtain it soon.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of land development engineering, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, and site permitting.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal, county, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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

Project management

Mentoring

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

InSite Engineering in New Jersey seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead land development design across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects, ensuring technical quality and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients, architects, surveyors and contractors, and prepare plans and reports using Civil 3D and AutoCAD, focusing on grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and permitting.