Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

BL Companies; Dedham (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday pay

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development to lead complex land development projects from inception through delivery. The role emphasizes client relationships, directing project teams, and ensuring quality within scope and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 8+ years of land development experience, and proven leadership of full-time staff. Hybrid work is supported with some in-office and travel across the Northeast.

Qualifications

• PE License required.
• 8+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing full-time staff.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private-sector clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of retail, commercial, and residential land development projects.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations.
• Oversee project teams, assign resources, and drive efficiency.
• Ensure projects meet all quality, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
• Present at public meetings and represent clients before agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines within BL Companies and with external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering a strong learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project execution

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to oversee land development projects from start to finish. This role requires a leader who can manage client relationships, direct project execution, and ensure high-quality deliverables within scope, budget, and timeline.

Applicants must be based in the Northeastern United States, ideally within one hour of Southern New Hampshire or Maine. This is a primarily remote position that requires occasional in‑office attendance for meetings and other business needs. Other occasional travel throughout the Northeast will be required for site visits, permitting hearings, and to represent BL Companies at industry events. A successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a PE license in the state they will be working out of and experience with leadership and mentoring junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of retail, commercial, and residential land development projects.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations.
• Oversee project teams, assign resources, and drive efficiency.
• Ensure projects meet all quality, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
• Present at public meetings and represent clients before agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines within BL Companies and with external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering a strong learning environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• PE License required.
• 8+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing full‑time staff.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private‑sector clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $90,000 to $130,000.
• 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance, life insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

We are an employee‑owned firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL Companies has 18 offices and is expanding. Hybrid work environments are supported.