Site Development Civil Engineer — Ohio | Growth & Benefits

DLZ Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Scheduling & PTO

Job summary

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in Site Development in Ohio. You will support planning, design, and delivery of public and private site development projects, guiding junior staff and coordinating with project managers and stakeholders.

The role requires a background in grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and permitting, with strong communication and mentoring skills. This is an on-site, collaborative position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of civil engineering experience focused on site development or related infrastructure.
• Experience preparing site design documents: grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control.
• Experience with land development projects across various sectors.
• EIT certification for CE II; PE licensure in Ohio for CE III.
• Working knowledge of permitting, design standards, and agency review.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; MS Office; hydrology/hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Ability to supervise junior engineers and manage project tasks and budgets.
• Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to visit construction sites safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for site development projects of moderate complexity.
• Prepare site plans, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater plans, and erosion controls.
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, utilities, and site development.
• Coordinate design activities with PMs, engineers, technicians, surveyors, architects, clients, and agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Support projects from planning through permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Review drawings and mentor junior staff.
• Assist project managers with schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase services.
• Identify design issues and propose practical solutions.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Participate in professional and industry activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site development

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Client communication

Technical writing

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in Site Development in Ohio. You will support planning, design, and delivery of public and private site development projects, guiding junior staff and coordinating with project managers and stakeholders.

The role requires a background in grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and permitting, with strong communication and mentoring skills. This is an on-site, collaborative position with growth opportunities.