Lead Civil Project Engineer (PE) – Land Development

Metric Geo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Mentorship and leadership growth

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Metric Geo in Indianapolis seeks a Civil Engineer, PE with 5–9 years of site civil and land development experience to serve as a technical lead, own project delivery, and mentor junior engineers.

You will work with project managers and external consultants on a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, mixed-use and infrastructure developments, with strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, mentorship, licensure support and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Active PE license required.
• 5–9 years of site civil and land development experience.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to lead technical design assignments and coordinate with teams.
• Familiarity with local jurisdictional requirements and approvals.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead on site civil and land development projects.
• Oversee site design activities including grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Develop and review construction plans, calculations, and documentation.
• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater designs.
• Coordinate with project managers, internal teams, and external consultants.
• Assist with entitlement, permitting, and agency coordination.
• Review junior engineer work and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Attend client meetings and address comments from reviewing agencies.
• Apply local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Contribute to quality control and consistency across deliverables.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

5–9 years site civil/land development experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Metric Geo in Indianapolis seeks a Civil Engineer, PE with 5–9 years of site civil and land development experience to serve as a technical lead, own project delivery, and mentor junior engineers.

You will work with project managers and external consultants on a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, mixed-use and infrastructure developments, with strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, mentorship, licensure support and ongoing professional growth.