Principal Engineer, Land Development Leader

Conrad Consulting; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting in New York is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead and grow our Land Development practice across New York and New Jersey. This leadership role manages complex projects, mentors staff, and drives client relationships and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 12+ years in land development, strong knowledge of site design and permitting, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed PE in NY/NJ or reciprocity within six months.
• 12–20+ years in civil engineering with land development focus.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Knowledge of site development design, stormwater, utilities, grading, permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor engineers and staff across projects.
• Oversee site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, erosion control, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with architects, surveyors, regulators, and environmental consultants.
• Manage local, county, and state permitting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, zoning, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in strategic growth planning for the Land Development practice.

Skills

PE license

Civil engineering

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Client management

Mentoring

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conrad Consulting in New York is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead and grow our Land Development practice across New York and New Jersey. This leadership role manages complex projects, mentors staff, and drives client relationships and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 12+ years in land development, strong knowledge of site design and permitting, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.