Project Engineer (Civil – Land Development)

BL Companies; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

ESOP

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Project Engineer (Civil – Land Development) to contribute to and manage site development projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors from concept planning through construction documentation. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree and has experience 3+ years.

The role requires an EIT certification, with PE preferred, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years land development or civil site design experience.
• EIT certification required; PE licensure or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop detailed civil site designs for land development projects.
• Perform site layout and grading in compliance with local zoning and regulatory requirements.
• Design stormwater management, drainage, and erosion and sediment control systems.
• Research permit requirements and coordinate with local agencies to support project approvals.
• Prepare construction documents, technical reports, and entitlement packages.
• Perform earthwork calculations and drainage analysis.
• Support project permitting, approvals, and modifications during construction.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

EIT certification

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer (Civil – Land Development)

Our continued growth presents an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. This role focuses on contributing to and managing site development projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, from concept planning through construction documentation.

A successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant land development experience. An EIT certification is required, with a path toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is expected, along with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.

This position involves leading elements of civil site design, performing site layout and grading, designing stormwater management systems, coordinating permitting efforts, and preparing construction documentation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop detailed civil site designs for land development projects.
• Perform site layout and grading in compliance with local zoning and regulatory requirements.
• Design stormwater management, drainage, and erosion and sediment control systems.
• Research permit requirements and coordinate with local agencies to support project approvals.
• Prepare construction documents, technical reports, and entitlement packages.
• Perform earthwork calculations and drainage analysis.
• Support project permitting, approvals, and modifications during construction.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 3+ years of land development or civil site design experience required
• EIT certification required; PE licensure or progress toward licensure preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project delivery timelines

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding. Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid
• generous PTO
• Medical
• Dental and Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• our Employee Stock Ownership Plan