Site Design Project Engineer

The Planet Group; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k with match

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Site Design Project Engineer to lead civil design efforts for diverse land development projects in the private sector. You will collaborate with Project Managers to develop tailored scopes of services and ensure quality across all design phases.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in site design, a Kentucky PE license (Indiana or Tennessee a plus), and experience with construction documents, zoning, stormwater, and utility coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
• Kentucky PE license is required; Indiana or Tennessee PE is a plus.
• Experience with construction documents including plans, specs, and cost opinions.
• Ability to engage with clients, internal staff, contractors, and officials.
• Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the PM regarding tasks and relative effort.
• Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design team and QA/QC.
• Planning and design of new construction and redevelopment sites.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and studies.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Mentor staff and contribute to organizational growth.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling

AutoTurn

Job description

Job Title: Design Project Engineer
Location: Louisville, KY OR Jeffersonville Indiana
Pay Range: $85,000 / yearly – $120,000/ yearly+ (Based on experience level)
Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM
Type of Employment: Permanent, direct hire
Benefits: Competitive benefit options – health insurance, PTO, 401k with percentage match, etc.

As a Site Design Project Engineer, you will lead civil engineering design efforts for diverse land development projects, primarily serving private sector clients. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers to develop and execute tailored scopes of services that align with client needs and objectives.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management

• Provide guidance to the PM regarding anticipated tasks and relative effort.
• Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design team and facilitate QA/QC.

Technical Expertise

• Planning and design of new construction and redevelopment sites.
• Preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, technical memoranda, and other project documentation.
• Regulatory knowledge within the project’s jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with Zoning & Land Use Codes, Subdivision Regulations, and Design Standards
• Stormwater management, quantity/quality controls. Understanding of Best Management Practices for design and construction.
• Functional knowledge of sanitary sewer, water, power, gas, and telecom utilities.
• Grading design for mass earthwork, roadways, parking lots, building pads, sidewalks, and other site improvements. Understanding of ADA & PROWAG design requirements.
• Competency in Land Surveying practices. Ability to interpret plats, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, etc.
• Expertise with topographic models of existing and proposed conditions.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3d, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling programs, AutoTurn and similar civil engineering design software.

Teamwork and Leadership

• Work collaboratively with team of internal staff, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor staff and contribute to organizational growth.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
• Kentucky PE license is required. Indiana or Tennessee PE is a plus.
• Design experience for private development projects in residential, commercial, or industrial markets.
• Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions.
• Ability to engage with clients, internal staff, contractors, and community officials.
• Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications.