Senior Civil Design Engineer — Land Development Lead

InSite Engineering; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Engineering, a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead the technical design and execution of land development projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes advanced Civil 3D/AutoCAD work, site grading, drainage, utilities, roadway design, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across PMs and leadership to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure with ability to obtain soon.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of land development engineering, grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, and site permitting.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal, county, state, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed‑use land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, utility, roadway, stormwater management, and erosion control designs.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate project design with clients, architects, attorneys, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, engineering analyses, and supporting documentation for local, county, and state approvals.
• Research and interpret zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and permitting requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control throughout all phases of project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional development.
• Assist Project Managers with project scheduling, budgeting, workload planning, and client communication.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

Mentor junior staff

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

InSite Engineering, a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead the technical design and execution of land development projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes advanced Civil 3D/AutoCAD work, site grading, drainage, utilities, roadway design, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across PMs and leadership to deliver projects on time and within budget.