Project Engineer – Residential Land Development

Jobtailor; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Orlando, Florida is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead land development planning, grading, drainage, utility, and roadway design.

You will evaluate site constraints, develop constructible solutions, prepare technical reports, and communicate with clients and agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Mentoring staff and coordinating across disciplines are key parts of the role, with focus on delivering practical, client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of land development plans.
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layouts meeting client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructible solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.

Skills

Land development planning

Grading design

Drainage design

Utility layout design

Roadway layout design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Office software

Job description

• Lead the design and preparation of land development plans for land development projects
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layouts that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support efficient and constructible solutions
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in land development planning, including grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layout design, while effectively communicating with clients and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Land Development Planning
• Grading Design
• Drainage Design
• Utility Layout Design
• Roadway Layout Design

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Technical Report Preparation
• Site Evaluation
• Design Alternatives Evaluation
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Mentoring
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Land Development Projects
• Client Objectives
• Project Coordination
• Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

• Engineering Software
• Office Software