Senior Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

Bohler Engineering Group; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Diverse, high-impact projects

Hands-on design exposure

Professional development and growth

Mentorship and peer support

Job summary

Bohler is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer for its Delaware offices (Rehoboth Beach / Newark–Wilmington). You will own site design challenges, supervise grading/ drainage, and help ensure permitting and compliance across high-profile projects in Delaware.

Join a team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and mentorship as you advance project leadership and the quality of design from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in land development design and permitting.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE license beneficial; EIT required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Design and review grading, drainage, and utility plans for complex sites.
• Conduct zoning research and site feasibility analyses.
• Support project coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Perform hydrology, stormwater, and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software.
• Contribute to project budgeting, workload planning, and task coordination.

Job description

Elevate Your Craft. Shape What’s Next

You’ve built a strong foundation in civil design; now it’s time to take your expertise further. At Bohler, you’ll play a key role in creating the sites that define Delaware's communities. Collaborating with seasoned engineers and project leaders, you’ll take ownership of design challenges, refine your technical approach, and help bring innovative ideas to life.

About the Role

Bohler’s Rehoboth Beach and Newark/Wilmington offices are seeking aSenior Civil Design Engineerwho’s ready to take the next step in technical leadership. In this role, you’ll be deeply involved in all aspects of site design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting, while helping ensure design quality, constructability, and compliance. You’ll serve as a trusted technical resource for your team and contribute to the success of complex, high‑profile projects across the state of Delaware.

What We Offer

At Bohler, we empower the ambitious to become the accomplished. You’ll find:

• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence
• Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact land development projects
• Hands‑on exposure to project design from concept through construction
• Ongoing professional development and pathways toward project leadership
• The support of mentors and peers who push you to keep growing

What You’ll Do

• Design and review grading, drainage, and utility plans for complex sites
• Conduct zoning research and site feasibility analyses
• Support project coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Review design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Perform hydrology, stormwater, and earthwork calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software
• Contribute to project budgeting, workload planning, and task coordination

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in land development design and permitting
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements
• Detail‑oriented approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills
• PE license beneficial; EIT required or in progress

Not local? Let's talk. Relocation assistance may be available.

Shape the Future, Advance Your Expertise.

Join Bohler to enhance your technical skills, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and design projects that drive growth.