Senior Land Development Project Engineer – Civil Design

Impactrecruitment; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer with 5+ years of land development experience to join our client’s Engineering Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The role blends site design, stormwater management, and plan production with project coordination. You will prepare grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts, develop construction drawings, and coordinate permits with local agencies and utility providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus.
• Experience in land development design (residential, commercial, or mixed-use).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.
• Strong understanding of grading, utilities, stormwater, and site layout.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Site Design — prepare grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and site layout plans.
• Stormwater Management — perform hydrology/hydraulics calculations and design detention/retention and permits.
• Plan Production — develop construction drawings, exhibits, and reports using CAD.
• Permitting Coordination — prepare permit submittals and coordinate with local jurisdictions and utilities.
• Technical Analysis — conduct calculations related to grading, utilities, earthwork, and site feasibility.
• Project Support — assist project managers with schedules, budgets, client communication, and design revisions.
• Cross-discipline Collaboration — coordinate with survey, environmental, architectural, and construction teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer with 5+ years of land development experience to join our client’s Engineering Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The role blends site design, stormwater management, and plan production with project coordination. You will prepare grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts, develop construction drawings, and coordinate permits with local agencies and utility providers.