Senior Design Engineer

InSite Engineering, LLC; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development projects in New Jersey. You will design grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts using Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and coordinate with clients and consultants.

This role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, attention to regulatory requirements, and delivering high-quality construction documents on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience focused on land development.
• PE license or pursuing licensure with near-term eligibility.
• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of municipal, county, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing calculations, reports, and permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of land development projects.
• Prepare grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, stormwater management, and erosion control designs.
• Develop plans, calculations, and construction documents using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate design with clients, architects, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, analyses, and documentation for approvals.
• Research zoning and permitting requirements to ensure compliance.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations as needed.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control across all phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project managers.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

5+ years civil engineering experience

Mentoring junior staff

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or candidate

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Wall Township, NJ | Allendale, NJ | Manahawkin, NJ

Job Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

2–4 Years

About InSite Engineering

InSite Engineering is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing civil engineering, surveying, planning, environmental permitting, and landscape architecture services throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. We are committed to delivering innovative, practical solutions while fostering a collaborative environment where employees can continue to grow professionally.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical design and development of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use land development projects.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, utility, roadway, stormwater management, and erosion control designs.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate project design with clients, architects, attorneys, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, engineering analyses, and supporting documentation for local, county, and state approvals.
• Research and interpret zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and permitting requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control throughout all phases of project development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional development.
• Assist Project Managers with project scheduling, budgeting, workload planning, and client communication.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting project deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure with the ability to obtain it in the near future.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of land development engineering, grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, and site permitting.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal, county, state, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to outstanding client service.

Why Join InSite Engineering?

At InSite, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills. We encourage collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement, giving our team members the support and resources they need to build long-term, rewarding careers.