Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting represents a respected civil engineering firm seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead its Civil Site Division. The role oversees land development projects from due diligence to construction documentation, including site design, drainage, utility design, permitting, and closeout.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, has 10+ years of civil site development and project management experience, and excels in client and regulator collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering.
• Active PE license required.
• 10+ years of civil site development and project management experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD design and drafting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil site development principles, including grading, drainage, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Experience preparing construction documents, technical specifications, and permitting packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil site development projects from concept through project completion.
• Prepare and oversee due diligence reports, schematic designs, and construction plans.
• Design stormwater drainage systems and perform stormwater quality and quantity calculations.
• Design potable water, gravity sewer, and pressure sanitary sewer utility systems.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate permitting activities and ensure timely regulatory approvals.
• Perform grading design, earthwork calculations, and site development reviews.
• Utilize AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D for engineering design and drafting.
• Prepare drainage reports and other technical engineering documentation.
• Apply HEC-RAS modeling techniques as required.
• Collaborate with internal project teams, clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

Job description

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER – CIVIL SITE DIVISION

Compensation

• Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 per year (Based on education, qualifications, and experience.)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead its Civil Site Division. This position is responsible for managing land development projects from initial due diligence through final construction documentation, including site design, stormwater management, utility design, permitting, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive civil site development experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil site development projects from concept through project completion.
• Prepare and oversee due diligence reports, schematic designs, and construction plans.
• Design stormwater drainage systems and perform stormwater quality and quantity calculations.
• Design potable water, gravity sewer, and pressure sanitary sewer utility systems.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate permitting activities and ensure timely regulatory approvals.
• Perform grading design, earthwork calculations, and site development reviews.
• Utilize AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D for engineering design and drafting.
• Prepare drainage reports and other technical engineering documentation.
• Apply HEC-RAS modeling techniques as required.
• Collaborate with internal project teams, clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of civil site development and project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD design and drafting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil site development principles, including grading, drainage, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Experience preparing construction documents, technical specifications, and permitting packages.
• Knowledge of stormwater management reports and drainage calculations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with HEC-RAS hydraulic modeling preferred.

About The Company

Our client is a respected civil engineering firm providing transportation, traffic engineering, site engineering, and construction inspection services to public- and private-sector clients. They specialize in delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, including roadway design, stormwater management, utility design, permitting, and land development projects.

The company is known for its commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, quality, and long-term client relationships. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organization where experienced engineers can lead impactful projects while advancing their careers in a collaborative and supportive environment.