Site Civil Project Engineer

Metric Geo; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Civil Project Engineer (PE) to take ownership of land development projects from design through construction on the North Carolina coast. You will lead site design for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure, delivering full construction documents through permitting and coordinating with leadership on client relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license (NC preferred) and have 3–10 years of land development experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE licence (NC preferred, or obtainable through reciprocity)
• 3–10 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson, HydroCAD, HydraFlow, and WaterCAD
• Proven track record delivering full construction documents through permitting

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design across residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects
• Own full project delivery - grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, permitting, and construction documents
• Collaborate directly with firm leadership on project execution and client relationships
• Navigate complex coastal regulatory environments including NCDOT, NCDENR, and municipal permitting

Skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Civil engineering experience

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

HydroCAD

HydraFlow

WaterCAD

Job description

Now Hiring: Civil Project Engineer (PE) - Land Development

A respected multidisciplinary engineering firm on the coast of North Carolina is looking for a Civil Project Engineer to take ownership of land development projects from design through construction. If you're a PE who wants to lead, not just support, we want to connect.

What You'll Do:

• Lead civil site design across residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects
• Own full project delivery - grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, permitting, and construction documents
• Collaborate directly with firm leadership on project execution and client relationships
• Navigate complex coastal regulatory environments including NCDOT, NCDENR, and municipal permitting

Why Apply?

• Boutique firm with hands-on ownership - you're not a number here
• Genuine project ownership from day one with a team that values technical depth
• Work on complex coastal and wetland-adjacent development projects
• Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, bonus opportunities, and PTO
• Relocation support available for the right candidate

What We're Looking For:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field
• PE licence (NC preferred, or obtainable through reciprocity)
• 3–10 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson, HydroCAD, Hydraflow, and WaterCAD
• Proven track record delivering full construction documents through permitting