Land Development Civil Project Engineer
The Land Development Civil Project Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level to early-career role focused on managing and executing land development projects from concept through completion. The engineer will develop site layouts, grading and drainage designs, stormwater management systems, septic systems, and coordinate permitting while working closely with senior engineers and clients. This position offers hands-on experience in technical design, project management, and client communication within a collaborative and professional environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring a Land Development Civil Project Engineer to join its team in Glenville, CT. This early-career role (0–5 years experience) is ideal for a recent Civil Engineering graduate, EIT, or licensed engineer looking for hands-on experience across land development projects — from site layout and grading to stormwater design, permitting, and client coordination. You will work closely with senior Professional Engineers and Licensed Land Surveyors and gain strong mentorship and project-management exposure.
What You’ll Do
- Manage assigned land development projects, schedules, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Develop site layouts and conceptual site designs based on survey information, zoning, site constraints, and client objectives.
- Prepare detailed grading plans, proposed contours, spot elevations, drainage patterns, and site improvements.
- Design stormwater management and drainage systems, including pipe networks, catch basins, detention/infiltration systems, and rain gardens.
- Use HydroCAD (or similar) to model drainage systems, runoff, and peak flows.
- Design and evaluate individual septic systems where required, including layouts and reserve areas.
- Prepare sediment and erosion control plans and construction-phase measures.
- Develop utility layouts and coordinate water, sewer, drainage, electric, gas, and other utilities.
- Prepare drainage calculations, drainage summary reports, technical memoranda, and supporting documentation.
- Use AutoCAD to prepare and revise engineering plans and details.
- Respond to municipal and regulatory comments and assist with permitting and approvals.
- Communicate directly with clients, municipal officials, consultants, contractors, and project team members.
- Attend project meetings, perform occasional site visits, and assist with field investigations.
- Maintain professional project documentation and correspondence; report status, challenges, and timelines to senior staff.
What We’re Looking For
- 0–5 years of experience in civil engineering, land development, site design, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with HydroCAD or similar hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional client-facing ability.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret survey plans, zoning requirements, soils information, and technical documents.
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- EIT certification preferred or willingness to obtain; PE license is a plus (not required for early-career candidates).
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Connecticut land development and municipal permitting experience.
- Additional experience with civil/stormwater design systems (beyond AutoCAD and HydroCAD).
- Construction or field experience.
- Experience preparing technical reports and drainage studies.
- Prior consulting engineering or client-facing experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 - $115,000 per year.
- Professional education and licensing support (EIT, PE exam prep, continuing education).
- Company-paid individual medical insurance premium; partial family plan contribution.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible work schedule options, including the possibility of a four-day workweek or flexible arrangement within a 40-hour week.
- Direct mentorship and development with senior-level engineers and office leadership.
- Support for professional growth across civil engineering, surveying, permitting, stormwater, septic design, and project management.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Glenville, CT (in-office)
- Employment type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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