Senior Project Engineer – Land Development & Permitting

W & A Engineering; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee referral bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

W&A Engineering is seeking a civil engineer with 5+ years of project experience for our Huntersville, NC office. You will work on land development projects, coordinate with clients and teams, and help produce plans including grading, drainage, utilities, and details.

The role requires strong communication skills, a team mindset, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. PE license is a plus, and we offer a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required or equivalent; PE license preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience as a project engineer working on production projects.
• Experience in residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial development.
• Knowledge of local municipal, county and state land use, planning and zoning processes.

Responsibilities

• Multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across offices.
• Coordinate permits and conduct municipal outreach.
• Prepare site construction docs: demolition, layout, grading, drainage, utilities, details, and cost estimates.
• Conduct due diligence and site analyses; develop design solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Land Development

Grading

Stormwater Management

Erosion Control

Site Utilities

Permitting

Job description

W&A Engineering is seeking a civil engineer with 5+ years of project experience for our Huntersville, NC office. You will work on land development projects, coordinate with clients and teams, and help produce plans including grading, drainage, utilities, and details.

The role requires strong communication skills, a team mindset, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. PE license is a plus, and we offer a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.