Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies seeks a Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development to oversee projects from concept to completion, guiding design, client relationships, and execution with a focus on quality within scope, budget and timeline.

The ideal candidate is a PE-licensed professional with 8+ years of land development experience, strong leadership, and mentoring skills, capable of working in a primarily remote role with occasional in-office meetings in the Northeast.

Qualifications

• PE license required and active.
• 8+ years of land development engineering experience.
• Proven leadership and staff mentoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of retail, commercial, and residential land development projects.
• Act as primary client contact and manage expectations.
• Oversee project teams, allocate resources, and drive efficiency.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Present at public meetings and represent clients to agencies.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PE License (state)

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 in this role will have 8+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a PE license in the state they will be working out of. This individual will have 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

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid
• generous PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

The position has a salary range of $90,000 to $130,000. Your offer would be based on your experience, skills, and fit for the role.