Principal Engineer - Land Development

T&M Associates; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

T&M Associates in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Principal Engineer to lead site/civil land development design and drive growth of our Land Development practice. This role offers visibility and a clear path to regional leadership while shaping client relationships in a collaborative office culture.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of land development experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and ideally a PE license, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and stormwater modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of land development experience with zoning, planning, grading, drainage and utility layout.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and stormwater modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare site/civil land development designs, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, drainage, soil erosion, sediment control, and site planning.
• Prepare reports, findings, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents for land development projects.
• Conduct feasibility/due diligence studies and support land use/zoning processes.
• Model and design stormwater management facilities and land development infrastructure.
• Acquire construction land use permits from state, county, and local entities.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to growing the central Ohio market and client relationships.
• Participate in externally facing opportunities to market the team and support growth.

Skills

Site/Civil land development

PE license

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Stormwater modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer to help grow our Land Development presence in our Columbus, Ohio office. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong site/civil land development professional who is energized by the chance to join a startup-style market within a well-established, growing organization. In addition to leading technical design and delivery, this role offers exceptional visibility and long-term career growth potential, including pathways into project management, client management, and regional market leadership. The ideal candidate will be excited not only by technical excellence, but also by the opportunity to help shape, grow, and represent the team in a vibrant and collaborative office culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare site/civil land development designs, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, drainage, soil erosion, sediment control, and site planning.
• Prepare reports, findings, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents for land development projects.
• Conduct feasibility/due diligence studies and support land use/zoning processes.
• Model and design stormwater management facilities and land development infrastructure.
• Acquire construction land use permits from state, county, and local entities.
• This role offers a strong path into project management and seller/doer leadership, including mentoring junior staff, delegating work, collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies, and supporting efforts to help grow the central Ohio market and expand client relationships.
• Potential to participate in externally facing opportunities that help market the team, build visibility in the region, and contribute to the continued growth of Community & Land Development in central Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in land development, including expertise in zoning analysis, land planning, grading, drainage, utility layout, stormwater management, and related site/civil design. Candidates should bring a strong technical foundation along with the desire to grow beyond a purely technical role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and stormwater modeling software.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with enthusiasm for helping to build and grow a developing market presence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public testimony and presentations being a plus.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $105,000-$135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here .

New Hires must have documents indicating they are eligible to work in the United States. EEO/AA Employer.