Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Trilon Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

CPH, a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer, PE, to lead the land development team in Florida. The role combines hands-on technical work with mentoring, ensuring projects meet client specs, budgets, and schedules.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a strong benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with land development/site design projects (from the job description).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida (required).

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the design team through conceptual and development phases.
• Develops action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

ICPR

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakeland, FL

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer, PE to join our dynamic and collaborative land development team in Florida!

The Senior Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for land development engineering design projects, guiding teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept development to successful delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring projects meet client specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and schedule commitments. Serving as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Duties Include

• Leads and manages the design team during the conceptual and development phases of projects.
• Develops detailed action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines required to successfully complete projects.
• Evaluates and selects vendors based on technical competence, capabilities, resources, and financial stability.
• Monitors project progress, comparing actual performance and costs against established estimates, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Partners with the design team to revise and refine project plans in response to challenges or changing requirements.
• Prepares and presents regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates, to senior leadership.
• Reviews and analyzes existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
• Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate with project engineers across other locations to exchange knowledge, solutions, and best practices.
• Manage a staff of junior engineers and delegate work as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 5+ years of engineering experience with land development/site design projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
• Experience with Civil 3D and ICPR

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Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.