Job Title: Project Engineer - Land Development
Location: Newark, NJ
About the Opportunity
A respected multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer - Land Development (PE) to join its growing New Jersey team based in Newark, NJ.
This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys managing land development projects from concept through construction while working with a collaborative team. The successful candidate will lead site development projects for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, residential, institutional, and public-sector clients throughout New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage land development projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction.
- Prepare and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and parking lot designs.
- Design stormwater management systems in accordance with New Jersey regulations.
- Develop engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Coordinate municipal, county, and state permitting and land use approvals.
- Prepare and review Soil Erosion & Sediment Control plans.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce high-quality engineering plans.
- Coordinate with surveyors, architects, planners, environmental consultants, and utility companies.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while providing quality control reviews.
- Attend client meetings, municipal hearings, and project site visits as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 5+ years of experience in land development engineering.
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey land development regulations and permitting processes.
- Experience designing:
- Site grading
- Stormwater management systems
- Utility infrastructure
- Roadways and parking facilities
- Erosion and sediment control measures
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD or similar.
- Familiarity with NJDEP stormwater regulations and local municipal approval processes.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.
What You'll Find
- Opportunity to lead diverse and technically challenging land development projects.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
- Clear path toward senior leadership and career advancement.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Continuing education and professional development support.