Senior Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

bohler-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Diverse high-impact land development

Hands-on project design from conceptto

Professional development and pathways

Mentors and peers support

Job summary

Bohler’s Philadelphia office is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to take a leadership role in site design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and permitting across the Greater Philadelphia Metro area.

You’ll serve as a technical resource, ensuring design quality, constructability, and compliance while collaborating with engineers, project leaders, and clients. PE is beneficial; EIT in progress; hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Attention to quality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Regulatory databases

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. You'll play a key role in creating the sites that define the Greater Philadelphia Metro 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 Philadelphia office is 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 Greater Philadelphia Metro area.

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.

Shape the Future, Advance Your Expertise.

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

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