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Land Development Engineer

CES Group Engineers, LLP
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Opportunity Summary:


The Land Development Engineer will play a critical role in designing and managing land development and infrastructure projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, roads, utilities, and site layouts. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and others to ensure designs meet project requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.


Job Responsibilities:


Design and Development

  • Develop detailed design plans for land development, site design, infrastructure, drainage systems, and site development
  • Create accurate models and drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design software
  • Ensure designs meet project specifications and adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Technical Documentation

  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, reports, and specifications
  • Maintain accurate documentation for all design revisions and updates
  • Support the creation of permits and other compliance-related documentation

Collaboration and Coordination

  • Work closely with project managers and other engineering disciplines
  • Provide technical support during project planning and construction phases

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure that all designs comply with local, state, and federal engineering codes and standards
  • Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions and address compliance issues as necessary
  • Stay updated on changes to engineering regulations and environmental policies

Software Utilization

  • Utilize Civil 3D and other design tools for project development
  • Implement the latest design technologies and methodologies for efficient workflows

Quality Control

  • Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on designs, specifications, and calculations
  • Review and revise designs to resolve any errors or omissions before submission
  • Ensure all design deliverables meet company and client standards for accuracy and detail


Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Experience

  • Experience with Civil 3D and other civil engineering design software
  • Prefer 3 years of working experience in the industry

Credentials/Certifications

  • Engineer Intern (EI) certification required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred in North Carolina or ability to obtain within first six (6) months

Skills

  • Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and project lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Abilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment


Company Benefits:


  1. Great team dynamics and culture
  2. Flexible work environment
  3. Paid Time Off
  4. 8 Paid Holidays per year
  5. Company contribution towards Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits
  6. Company provided Life Insurance/AD&D coverage
  7. Options for Supplemental Life Insurance/AD&D and Voluntary Accident Benefits
  8. 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan Options with company match and eligibility after 90-days of employment.
  9. Tuition Reimbursement
  10. Employee Assistance Program
  11. Active Employee Engagement Committee


About CES:


CES Group Engineers, LLP is a woman-owned regional provider of civil engineering, landscape architecture, construction engineering and inspection, land surveying, subsurface utility engineering and environmental management services, operating from our Charlotte, NC , Morrisville, NC, and Columbia, SC offices. CES is experiencing exciting growth on multiple fronts. We offer a congenial work environment and a wide variety of interesting and challenging assignments, as well as competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional license and education reimbursement, a company-sponsored retirement plan with matching contributions, and group insurance plans covering life, health, dental and vision. Additional information on our firm is available at www.ces‐group.net.


CES creates physical solutions that enhance our natural and structural environments, through a comprehensive understanding of engineering design, landscape architecture and applied science, with the in-house support of civil engineers, geomatics, subsurface utility, and environmental professionals. Decades of experience and the latest tools are coupled with a personal approach and uncommon attention to the unique aspects of each project.


Our public and private sector clients demand exceptional performance and value from providers of professional services. We deliver intelligent and cost-effective solutions to these challenges, while improving, protecting, and restoring the quality of interaction between people and their environment.


CES Group Engineers, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.


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