Principal Engineer - Land Development

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking an experienced Site/Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team in New Jersey. The role can be based in Middletown, Bloomfield or Mount Laurel, offering a hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have a strong background in land development, zoning analysis, site layout, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and stormwater management, with NJDEP/JDOT permitting knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years land development experience; NJ permitting beneficial.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling.
• Strong communication and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site designs, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, drainage, soil erosion and sediment control, and overall site planning.
• Develop technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and support contract documents for land development projects.
• Perform feasibility and due diligence analyses and support land use and zoning approvals.
• Model and design stormwater management systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate and secure land use and construction permits from local, county, and state agencies.
• Contribute to project delivery efforts while building toward a leadership role, including mentoring junior staff, delegating tasks, and engaging with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Grading design

Stormwater modeling

Zoning analysis

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

NJ permit knowledge

Team leadership

Client communication

Project planning

PE license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking an experienced and driven Site/Civil Engineer to play a key role within our Land Development team. This role can be based in any of our three N.J. offices (Middletown, Bloomfield or Mount Laurel). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a wide range of complex and meaningful projects while continuing to grow technically and professionally.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in land development design and a comprehensive understanding of zoning analysis, site layout, grading and drainage design, utility coordination, stormwater management, soil erosion and sediment control, flood hazard area design, and applicable local, regional, and state regulations. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment that supports both independent productivity and collaborative team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site designs, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, drainage, soil erosion and sediment control, and overall site planning.
• Develop technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and support contract documents for land development projects.
• Perform feasibility and due diligence analyses and support land use and zoning approvals.
• Model and design stormwater management systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate and secure land use and construction permits from local, county, and state agencies.
• Contribute to project delivery efforts while building toward a leadership role, including mentoring junior staff, delegating tasks, and engaging with clients and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant land development experience, including expertise in zoning, site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management. Experience with NJDEP and NJDOT permitting is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling software.
• Ability to effectively manage responsibilities both independently and within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to delegate tasks to designers and staff engineers.

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.

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