Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Bl Companies; Norwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Norwood office to oversee land development projects. This role involves managing client relationships, directing project execution, and ensuring high-quality deliverables within set budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a PE license, focusing on commercial, retail, and residential projects. We offer competitive benefits, including generous PTO and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• PE License required for practice in the state.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering with land development projects.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of land development projects.
• Manage client relationships and project expectations.
• Oversee project teams to drive efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations

Education

PE License

8+ years of experience in land development engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Norwood Office - Norwood, MA 02026

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year

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.

The role primarily focuses on land development projects primarily within the retail, commercial, and residential space and will focus on working municipal agencies and multiple disciplines.

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 offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. 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.

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.