Licensed Civil Project Engineer – Land Development

Genuine Search Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is actively seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join its civil engineering team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on commercial site development and residential subdivision design from concept through construction, with responsibilities spanning planning, design, client coordination, and permitting.

The successful candidate will lead design efforts, coordinate with architects and landscape architects, prepare construction documents, and oversee permitting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience in commercial site planning and residential subdivision design.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, erosion & sediment control, and site development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of commercial and residential land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, landscape, and lighting plans.
• Develop construction documents, engineering reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate project design with architects, surveyors, landscape architects, and other consultants.
• Manage permitting and approvals with local, county, and state agencies.
• Conduct engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Review plans for quality control and code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Attend client meetings, agency reviews, and site visits during construction.
• Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

Skills

PE license

Civil site development

Residential subdivision design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Genuine Search Group is actively seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join its civil engineering team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on commercial site development and residential subdivision design from concept through construction, with responsibilities spanning planning, design, client coordination, and permitting.

The successful candidate will lead design efforts, coordinate with architects and landscape architects, prepare construction documents, and oversee permitting with