What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Project Engineer - Land Development position at Atwell, LLC?
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000 passionate team members across 75 locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
Looking for more ownership, more impact, and the opportunity to lead high-profile development projects in one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southwest?
At Atwell, you'll work directly on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and master-planned community projects throughout Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro area. From early due diligence and entitlements through construction, you'll play a key role in bringing transformative developments to life.
What You'll Do- Lead site civil and land development projects across Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and surrounding communities.
- Design and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and civil infrastructure improvements.
- Manage projects from entitlement and permitting through construction administration.
- Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, developers, and project stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
- Build strong client relationships and help expand Atwell's presence in the Arizona land development market.
- Contribute technical expertise while helping mentor and develop junior team members.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 4 years of civil land development experience.
- Experience with site development design, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Preferred
- Experience with WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD.
- Familiarity with Scottsdale, Phoenix-area, or Arizona municipal permitting processes.
- Strong project management and client-facing skills.
- Work on impactful residential and commercial developments across one of the nation's most active growth markets.
- Enjoy greater visibility, influence, and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborate with developers and decision-makers driving Arizona's future growth.
- Join a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, technical excellence, and professional growth.
If you're a licensed PE with land development experience and are ready to take ownership of meaningful projects across the Scottsdale metro area, we'd love to talk.
PE license and 4 years of civil land development experience are required for consideration.
Pay Range : $100,000 USD - $130,000 USD
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Salary : $100,000